Phonics TA

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a long-term temporary position in High Barnet, starting in January 2026. The ideal candidate will support mixed ability KS1 pupils, including those with SEN, creating engaging learning resources and leading interventions. A pro-active approach and experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant are preferred, with a Bachelor's degree being ideal but not essential. The position requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant is ideal.
• Must have lots of initiative and a pro-active approach.
• Bachelor's degree is ideal but not essential.
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN pupils on a 1:1 or group basis.
• Lead interventions when necessary.
• Create stimulating learning resources to encourage academic progress.
• Help to set up and tidy up at the start and end of lessons.

Skills

Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant

Pro-active approach

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Little Wandle Trained Teaching Assistant

Location: High Barnet

Salary: £90 - £110

Job type: Long-term, temporary

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 15:30pm

Start date: January 2026

End date: July 2026

Year group: KS1

About the role

• This is a mixed ability class, and some pupils are diagnosed with SEN
• Support SEN pupils on a 1:1 or group basis
• Lead interventions when necessary
• Create stimulating learning resources to encourage academic progress
• Help to set up and tidy up at the start and end of lessons

Requirements

• Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant is ideal
• Must have lots of initiative and a pro-active approach
• Bachelor's degree is ideal but not essential
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK

About the School

• 2 form entry school
• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
• Child led learning approach

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position as a Teaching Assistant in Barnet. Or for more information about the role, contact Tradewind Primary West Team on (phone number removed) or email