Job Description

Year 6 Teaching Assistant - 1:1 ADHD & ASC Support

📍 Barnet - Golders Green (Independent School)

💼 £107 per day

📅 January - July 2026 | Term time only | 8:30am-4:00pm

🔎 Trials taking place ASAP

A highly regarded independent school in Golders Green (Barnet) is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Year 6 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with ADHD and ASC. This role begins in January and continues through to July, with trial sessions taking place as soon as possible.

The pupil is a bright, polite, and caring child who responds extremely well to positive praise, reward-based motivation, and predictable routines. The school is looking for a calm, patient, and skilled practitioner who can help her stay focused, regulate her emotions, and confidently access the Year 6 curriculum as she prepares for secondary school.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consistent 1:1 academic support across core subjects and the wider curriculum

Maintain engagement through positive behaviour strategies, rewards, and encouragement

Support the pupil with emotional regulation, transitions, and developing independence

Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and pastoral team to implement tailored strategies

Create a safe, structured, and supportive environment that promotes confidence and progress

Assist with small-group tasks or classroom activities when appropriate

About You

Experience supporting pupils with ADHD and ASC is essential

Skilled in using positive behaviour management and creating predictable routines

Warm, patient, consistent, and able to build trust quickly

Confident adapting strategies throughout the day based on the pupil's needs

Organised, clear in communication, and committed to supporting a successful transition to KS3

Role Details

Location: Golders Green, Barnet

School Type: Independent school

Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm (term time only)

Contract: January - July 2026

Pay: £107 per day

Trials: Taking place ASAP

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about providing meaningful, personalised support within a nurturing independent school environment.

📧 Send your CV to Stephanie Watson: stephanie.watson@sanzateaching.com

📞 Call Stephanie: 020 7845 6240

At SANZA Teaching Agency, we proudly match committed educators with schools where they can make a lasting impact.