KS2 SEN Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd, working with a supportive junior school in Barnet, is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2, including Year 4 to Year 6.

You will help pupils with autism and ADHD, speech and language needs, and trauma-related behaviours, provide 1:1 and small-group support, and work closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral team. This is a full-time, long-term role with a daily rate of 110–125.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN
• Understanding of autism and ADHD
• Ability to support emotional/behavioural needs
• Ability to build strong relationships while maintaining boundaries

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD/ADHD and additional learning needs
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support within Year 4–6
• Support speech, language and communication development
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation strategies
• Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral team

Job description

KS2 SEN Teaching Assistant

Barnet, North London
110 - 125 per day ASAP Start Full-Time Long-Term

About the Role

Long Term Futures are working with a supportive junior school in Barnet to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2.

This is a varied role supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, speech and language needs, trauma and emotional regulation difficulties across Year 4 and Year 6.

The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, patient and confident tailoring their approach to pupils with different levels of need.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD and additional learning needs
• Providing targeted support within Year 4 and Year 6
• Supporting speech, language and communication development
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation strategies
• Providing structured 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting pupils with trauma-related behavioural and emotional needs
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Supporting engagement, independence and access to learning
• Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral team

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience supporting children with SEN
• Has a good understanding of autism and ADHD
• Is confident supporting emotional and behavioural needs
• Can build strong relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Is flexible and comfortable supporting different pupils across KS2
• Is calm, resilient and proactiveead
• Works effectively as part of a wider SEND team

Experience with speech and language interventions, trauma-informed practice or emotional regulation strategies would be particularly beneficial.

What's on Offer

• 110 - 125 per day, depending on experience
• ASAP start
• Full-time, long-term position
• Varied SEN experience across Key Stage 2
• Supportive SEND and leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Potential for a permanent opportunity

Why Long Term Futures?

Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education recruitment. We work closely with primary and junior schools across London to connect experienced support staff with roles where they can make a genuine impact.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.