Position: Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 14/09/2026
Location: Barnet, London, UK
Salary: £90 per day
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Email:
Contact Name: Danna Crous
About the Role:
Help children feel confident, included and ready to learn as a Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant at a welcoming primary school in Barnet.
Joining an established classroom team, you will provide focused individual support for pupils with additional needs, including autism. You will help children access lessons, build friendships and develop independence, offering reassurance and practical support throughout the school day.
Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team, you will support transitions, social times and classroom routines using calm, consistent strategies. This role suits someone patient and observant who recognises the value of small steps forward.
Requirements:
Experience supporting children with autism or other special educational needs.
Experience with primary-aged children in a school or similar setting.
Relevant training in supporting children with additional needs.
The right to work in the UK and suitable professional references.
Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual support during lessons and shared activities.
Encourage participation, confidence and independence.
Support transitions and social times through positive, consistent approaches.
Recognise when pupils need reassurance, movement breaks or a quieter space.
Share observations and adapt support alongside the class teacher and SEN team.
Our client can offer you:
An established Year 3 team with experienced colleagues.
A supportive school ethos that values inclusive SEN provision.
Opportunities to share ideas and develop your classroom practice.
Meaningful involvement in pupils’ learning, friendships and independence.
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 for 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
