Reception SEND TA: 1:1 Support for a Non-Speaking Child

Teach Now; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Mon & Fri schedule

Long-term placement

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for Reception in Barnet to provide 1:1 support for a non-speaking child. You will collaborate with the Early Years team to remove barriers to learning, using visuals, AAC, and sign systems where appropriate.

Ideal candidates will have SEND experience in EYFS/Reception, a calm, patient, child-centred approach, and eligibility to work in the UK. This part-time, long-term temporary role runs on Mondays and Fridays with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in EYFS or Reception.
• Understanding of non-speaking or minimally speaking pupils.
• Experience using visuals, AAC, Makaton, PECS or similar strategies.
• Knowledge of sensory and emotional-regulation needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent, child-centred 1:1 support.
• Helping the child access routines, learning, play and transitions.
• Using visual timetables, Now/Next boards, symbols, gestures and choice boards.
• Supporting AAC, signing or other communication systems where appropriate.
• Adapting activities, resources and adult language.
• Encouraging meaningful communication, interaction and friendships.
• Supporting emotional and sensory regulation.
• Promoting independence and avoiding unnecessary adult dependence.
• Recording observations and sharing feedback with relevant staff.
• Preparing practical and visual communication resources.
• Following safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety procedures.

Skills

SEND experience

Non-speaking pupil support

AAC/MAKATON/PECS

Sensory & emotional regulation

Teamwork

Inclusion & independence

UK work eligibility

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Teach Now is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for Reception in Barnet to provide 1:1 support for a non-speaking child. You will collaborate with the Early Years team to remove barriers to learning, using visuals, AAC, and sign systems where appropriate.

Ideal candidates will have SEND experience in EYFS/Reception, a calm, patient, child-centred approach, and eligibility to work in the UK. This part-time, long-term temporary role runs on Mondays and Fridays with an immediate start.