Reception Teaching Assistant

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now in Barnet, London, is seeking a Reception Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 SEN support for a pupil with ASD/ADHD, within an EYFS setting. The role focuses on communication, sensory regulation and engagement using visual aids.

The successful candidate will have EYFS experience, a calm, engaging approach, and an enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one). The post is full-time, immediate start, long-term temporary, in Barnet.

Qualifications

• Experience in Reception or EYFS settings.
• Experience supporting ASD, ADHD or sensory needs.
• Understanding of behaviour as communication.
• Confident using visual supports and regulation strategies.
• Calm, playful and engaging approach.
• Ability to maintain clear, consistent boundaries.
• Energy and alertness to support a highly active pupil.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Recognise triggers and early signs of dysregulation
• Use visuals, two-option choices and Now/Next strategies
• Support speech and communication difficulties
• Redirect sensory-seeking behaviour safely and positively
• Closely supervise behaviours such as mouthing non-food items
• Support transitions, boundaries and less-preferred activities
• Respond calmly to throwing or attempts to leave activities
• Use interests to build engagement and participation
• Encourage successful participation in classroom learning and play

Skills

EYFS experience

1:1 support

ASD/ADHD awareness

Regulation strategies

Visual supports

Behaviour as communication

Calm engagement

Boundaries management

DBS Check (Update Service)

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant 1:1 SEN Support

Location: Barnet, London Salary: £93 £100 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start date: Immediate

Are you an energetic Reception Teaching Assistant with strong EYFS experience and an understanding of sensory regulation? A welcoming primary school in Barnet is seeking a confident practitioner to support a Reception pupil displaying traits associated with ASD and ADHD.

The pupil is active, sociable and enjoys adult interaction. He needs a consistent adult who can build a positive relationship while supporting his communication, sensory and emotional-regulation needs.

As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Recognise triggers and early signs of dysregulation
• Use visuals, two-option choices and Now/Next strategies
• Support speech and communication difficulties
• Redirect sensory-seeking behaviour safely and positively
• Closely supervise behaviours such as mouthing non-food items
• Support transitions, boundaries and less-preferred activities
• Respond calmly to throwing or attempts to leave activities
• Use interests such as cars, trucks and putty to build engagement
• Encourage successful participation in classroom learning and play

About You

The successful Reception Teaching Assistant will ideally have:

• Reception or EYFS experience
• Experience supporting ASD, ADHD or sensory needs
• An understanding of behaviour as communication
• Confidence using visual supports and regulation strategies
• A calm, playful and engaging approach
• The ability to maintain clear, consistent boundaries
• The energy and alertness to support a highly active pupil
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Specialist SEN experience is welcomed, but an excellent EYFS practitioner with strong knowledge of inclusive practice would also be well suited to this role.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.