1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant About the School Teach Now is working in partnership with a well-regarded, non-denominational junior school in the heart of Barnet to recruit a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive primary setting that caters to boys and girls aged 7–11. The school is maintained by the London Borough of Barnet and benefits from a spacious, green campus screened from roads and nearby housing—offering a peaceful and inspiring environment for pupils and staff alike. About the Role Are you a calm, nurturing, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? • Morning: You will support a Year 5 pupil on a 1:1 basis who requires help with emotional regulation. Your calm and compassionate approach will help them feel grounded, supported, and ready to learn • Afternoon: You will assist a small group of three SEN pupils (1 ASD, 2 with ADHD). With well-established routines, including movement breaks and daily check-ins, your role will be to help students stay engaged and develop positive learning habits • The school has excellent support systems in place and places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and continuous professional development. Whether you’re looking to specialise further in SEN or grow your career in a nurturing setting, this is an ideal opportunity What the School Offers • A warm and collaborative working culture • Extensive CPD opportunities • A chance to specialise and grow in the field of SEN • A welcoming and spacious environment surrounded by nature • A leadership team who truly values support staff Why Work via Teach Now? Teach Now are a widely recognised education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance