SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference with Teach Now

Are you a passionate and compassionate educator ready to support children who need you most? Teach Now is proud to be recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Colindale, Barnet, starting 26 January 2026. This is a full-time, temporary role offering a rewarding opportunity to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.

About the School & Environment

Set within the vibrant London Borough of Barnet, this inclusive and community-focused school is known for its nurturing ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to every child’s success. Staff work collaboratively in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged and achievements are celebrated. The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing – for both pupils and staff – ensuring a positive and balanced working culture.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. Your role will include:

• Supporting learning on a 1:1 and small-group basis

• Helping pupils access the curriculum and develop confidence

• Implementing individual support strategies and behaviour plans

• Creating a safe, encouraging, and engaging learning environment

Why Work with Teach Now?

Teach Now is a trusted UK education recruitment specialist that truly values its educators. We offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £85–£100 per day

• Term-time only hours (8:15am – 4:15pm) for excellent work-life balance

• Ongoing career support and progression opportunities

• A personalised, people-first recruitment experience

If you’re enthusiastic, patient, and eager to make a meaningful impact in SEN education, 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