Job Description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Barnet, North London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £90 - £115 per day (PAYE, DOE)

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary SEND School, Barnet

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Primary SEND School in Barnet from September 2025.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, ADHD and learning difficulties, offering a nurturing and structured environment where every child is supported to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND

  • Assist teachers in delivering adapted lessons and learning activities

  • Support with behaviour strategies and encourage positive choices

  • Promote independence, confidence, and social development in pupils

Requirements:

  • Experience supporting children with SEND (school, care or youth work settings)

  • A patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach

  • Good understanding of autism, SEMH and ADHD

  • Team Teach or equivalent training is desirable but not essential

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • PAYE only - no umbrella companies

  • Free CPD through The National College

  • Support from a specialist SEND consultant

  • Access to long-term and permanent roles across Barnet