SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Plus Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing and supportive SEND school in Whetstone is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting children aged 11-16 with Autism and complex SEMH needs, ensuring a warm and safe environment. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with children with SEND and a proactive attitude to handle challenges. With ongoing support and development opportunities, this is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and advance your career in education.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and confident SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Experience with children with Autism and SEMH needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism and SEMH needs in the classroom.
• Implement activity and intervention plans.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | September 2025

Location: Whetstone, Barnet

5 days per week, ongoing

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Are you a compassionate, confident SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge? If so, Teach Plus wants to hear from you.

Teach Plus is working with a small, SEND school in Whetstone, Barnet, recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with Autism and complex SEMH needs starting in September 2025.

The school is a warm, supportive, Outstanding SEND school providing a therapeutic and nurturing environment. It combines an outstanding curriculum with rich pastoral care, prioritizing support for children with complex needs.

The role involves supporting children aged 11-16 with Autism and SEMH needs across several classes. A genuine passion for working with children with SEND is essential. Experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Interviews/trials are scheduled immediately.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children both inside and outside the classroom following the class teacher and SENCO's guidance
• Implementing activity and intervention plans provided by the class teacher
• Supporting individual and group learning
• Creating a warm, nurturing environment to ensure the child's safety and well-being

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children with SEND, such as Autism and Complex Needs (not essential)
• A passion for supporting children with complex needs
• A resilient, proactive attitude with the ability to adapt quickly and handle challenging situations calmly and patiently
• The ability to build rapport and respond to individual needs
• Ability to follow guidance from the class teacher, SENCO, and external agencies like Speech and Language Therapists

Next steps:

If interested or wanting more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, click ‘apply’ and we will contact you promptly.

Teach Plus is a 5-star, Google-rated London-based education recruitment agency. We are committed to providing excellent service and ongoing support to help you advance your career in education.

With over 17 years of experience, we have strong relationships with primary schools across London and offer various roles including short-term, long-term, and permanent positions, as well as daily supply work.