Job Description

Are you an experienced and committed SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact in a secondary school setting? Do you thrive in a specialist environment where you can support pupils with additional needs to succeed and feel valued?

Location: Barnet, North-West London
Pay: £95 - £115 per day, depending on experience (PAYE)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a well-regarded secondary school in Barnet, which has a dedicated Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for pupils with Autism (ASD) and other learning needs. The school is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their ARP team from September.

The Role
As a SEND TA within the ARP, you will support students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who require tailored learning approaches and emotional support. Working alongside the ARP lead, teachers, and therapists, you will help pupils engage with the curriculum both within the provision and in some mainstream lessons. Your role will involve one-to-one support, small group interventions, and close collaboration with parents and staff to ensure consistency in care and communication.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Experience supporting young people with special educational needs, particularly Autism or speech, language and communication needs

  • A calm, empathetic and patient approach to learning support

  • The ability to build positive relationships and work effectively as part of a team

  • A sound understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice

  • Full-time availability from September 2025

In Return, the School Offers

  • A well-structured ARP with a highly skilled and supportive SEN team

  • Access to regular CPD and specialist training

  • A welcoming school culture that promotes inclusion and diversity

  • Strong leadership and clear expectations to help staff and students succeed

  • A rewarding opportunity to support students in developing confidence and independence

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • PAYE only - no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

  • Access to accredited training via the National College

  • A dedicated consultant specialising in SEND roles across North-West London

  • A variety of long-term and permanent placements to suit your experience

  • Clear communication, honest feedback, and full career support

If you're a passionate SEND TA ready to support learners in an ARP setting within a forward-thinking secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, contact Tom Jobson on 0207 845 5450 (Option 4) or email tom.jobson@twrecruitment.com.