Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant – Barnet

Senovo; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Senovo is building a priority shortlist for current and upcoming school assignments across Barnet from now until December 2026, focusing on secondary SEND roles.

This contract-focused ad represents a pipeline of temporary opportunities rather than one named vacancy, with typical PAYE rate £95–£115 per day for full-time, Monday to Friday.

Work involves supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning needs across lessons and pastoral routines, in safe, supportive environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in a school/SEN, care, youth, therapy or community setting.
• Reliability, patience and strong communication.
• Right to work in the UK and DBS clearances or willingness to complete Senovo's compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide calm, consistent classroom, 1:1 or small-group support.
• Follow EHCPs and individual strategies set by teaching and SEN staff.
• Adapt resources and communication so pupils can participate and progress.
• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Share useful observations with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral colleagues.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

Education

Experience with children/young people in school/SEN setting

Job description

Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant – Barnet

Barnet, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/09/2026

Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant – Barnet

Contract opportunities | Full-time, Monday to Friday | Typical PAYE rate £95–£115 per day

Senovo is building a priority shortlist for current and upcoming school assignments across Barnet from now until December 2026. This advert represents a pipeline of temporary and contract opportunities rather than one named school vacancy.

The work will focus on supporting secondary pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning needs across lessons and pastoral routines.

The role

• Provide calm, consistent classroom, 1:1 or small-group support.
• Follow EHCPs and individual strategies set by teaching and SEN staff.
• Adapt resources and communication so pupils can participate and progress.
• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Share useful observations with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral colleagues.

What we need

• Relevant experience with children or young people in a school, SEN, care, youth, therapy or community setting.
• Reliability, patience, professional boundaries and strong communication.
• Right to work in the UK and an enhanced child-workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete Senovo's compliance process.

Formal teaching qualifications are welcome but not essential. QTS is not required for this support role.

Why Senovo?

• Specialist SEN recruitment support.
• PAYE temporary and contract work matched to your experience and travel area.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities with clear communication throughout.

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.