Primary Teaching Assistant - Barnet

Clarus Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Barnet is looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. Candidates should have a background in Arts or Drama and previous experience with children. The role starts in September 2025, is full-time, and offers a creative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid in line with national pay scales

Dedicated personal consultant

£250 'Refer a friend' bonus for Teachers

Your pay equal to a permanent staff member after 12 weeks

Qualifications

• Arts/Drama/Musical Theatre background preferred.
• Previous experience working with children required.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and creative personality.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND on a one-to-one basis.
• Adapt and differentiate work to meet diverse learning needs.
• Use creative methods to engage students.

Skills

Creative Thinking

Engagement Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Arts or Drama qualification

Education or Psychology degree

Job description

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Primary Teaching Assistant - Barnet, Barnet

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Client:

Clarus Education

Location:

Barnet, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Primary Teaching Assistant – Creative Graduates Required – September 2025 Start - Barnet

Are you an Arts, Drama or Musical Theatre graduate with an interest in developing a career in education?

Do you have previous experience working with children?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

A super friendly and creative primary school based in the London Borough of Barnet is looking to recruit a confident and creative graduate teaching assistant to support students across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

We’re specifically looking for candidates with an Arts or Drama background, who have some previous experience working with children as well as the ability to engage students using creative and artistic methods.

The successful candidate for this Primary Teaching Assistant position will be responsible for providing support to students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring their individual needs are met in a creative and engaging manner.

Please read on to find out further details about this Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity in the Borough of Barnet!

Job Responsibilities – Primary Teaching Assistant

• Supporting students with SEND on a one-to-one basis
• Adapting and differentiating work to meet the diverse needs of students
• Overcoming barriers to learning and behaviour in a positive and proactive manner
• Developing social awareness and understanding in students with SEND
• Enhancing communication skills through visual resources
• Using your creative background and imagination to plan and deliver engaging learning techniques

About You:

• Art / Drama / Musical Theatre background is ideal – if not education or psychology graduates would be favorable
• Previous experience working with children
• A confident and enthusiastic personality
• Creative and capable of coming up with innovative & fun ideas and activities!
• A genuine passion for education

About the Role:

• Primary Teaching Assistant
• Working with students across KS1 and KS2
• Pay: £13.85 per hour
• Full-time & Long Term
• Starting ASAP in 2025
• Based in Barnet

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH CLARUS EDUCATION:

• Get paid in line with national pay scales (AWR)
• Your own dedicated personal consultant
• £250 ‘Refer a friend’ bonus for Teachers and £150 for support staff!
• Your pay will be equal to a permanent member of staff from the 12th week