SEN Teaching Assistant

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Teach Now is seeking a caring and committed 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive primary school in North Finchley, Barnet. This full-time, term-time role will involve providing tailored support to a Year 2 student with an EHCP, focusing on overcoming learning difficulties and supporting speech and language development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about special educational needs to work in a nurturing school that puts children’s individual growth and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

About the School:

This diverse and welcoming school in North Finchley has a strong community spirit and is set within beautiful grounds, including its very own Nature Reserve used regularly for outdoor learning. The staff are supportive and dedicated, creating a secure and enriching environment where children are encouraged to thrive. The school maintains high expectations alongside excellent pastoral care for all pupils.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 academic and communication support to a Year 2 student with significant learning delays and speech and language needs.

• Work alongside the class teacher and SENCo to deliver and adapt individualised learning plans (EHCP).

• Use strategies and resources to develop communication, focus and confidence in learning tasks.

• Encourage independence, engagement, and positive self-esteem.

• Monitor and report progress effectively to ensure targeted support is delivered.

Requirements
• Experience working with children with SEN, particularly in a primary or KS1 setting.

• Understanding of EHCPs and strategies for supporting speech and language development.

• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing, calm approach.

• Ability to work closely with a team and follow direction from senior staff.

Benefits

• Join a school that values inclusion, outdoor learning and child-centred support.

• Be part of a friendly, professional team with excellent training opportunities.

• Make a meaningful difference to a child’s school experience.

• Convenient location in North Finchley, with good transport links.

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

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

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
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Location:
Botany Bay
Salary:
£95 - £100 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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