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Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for helping young people thrive? A welcoming secondary school in Barnet is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with additional needs across KS3–KS5.

The school is highly regarded for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral support, and collaborative working culture. As part of the SEN team, you will work closely with teachers, support staff, and specialists to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with a range of SEN needs

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities

• Supporting behaviour management and encouraging positive engagement

• Helping students build confidence, independence, and resilience

• Collaborating with staff to create a nurturing and inclusive environment

Why this role is a great opportunity:

• A chance to make a lasting impact on student development

• Supportive leadership team and SEN department

• Friendly, community-focused school environment

• Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and education professionals

• Valuable hands-on experience in a well-resourced secondary school

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills

• A proactive, flexible approach to working in a busy school setting

• Previous SEN or school-based experience (beneficial but not essential)

If you’re motivated, caring, and ready for a rewarding role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

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