Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Edgware; On-site; GBP 1,292,000 - 2,030,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50 in shopping vouchers

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a KS1 role at a Barnet primary school. The position involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs, including Autism and ADHD.

You will help with learning, communication, behaviour and emotional regulation, working closely with the team to create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment. The role is full-time and long-term, starting ASAP or in September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, including Autism and ADHD.
• Comfortable working 1:1 and in small groups.
• Calm, patient, nurturing approach.
• Passionate about helping children develop and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for KS1 pupils.
• Help pupils with learning, communication, behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support inclusion and smooth classroom routines.
• Collaborate with the school team to plan and implement strategies.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Small group support

Autism

ADHD

Job description

Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant - KS1 Location: Barnet Hours: Full-Time Start: ASAP / September 2026 A welcoming Barnet primary school is looking for an experienced and caring SEND Teaching Assistant to support KS1 pupils with additional needs, including Autism and ADHD. The role will involve providing 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils with their learning, communication, behaviour and emotional regulation.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism and ADHD.
• Be confident working 1:1 and in small groups.
• Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Be passionate about helping children develop and succeed.
• Work well as part of a supportive school team.

Full-time, long-term opportunity in Barnet.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Jessica Flowerdew

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1061