SEND Teaching Assistant

SANZA Teaching Agency; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with Autism in a Barnet primary school. The role starts at the end of November 2026 and runs through to at least July 2027, offering a rewarding long-term placement.

The successful candidate will build a trusting relationship with the child, support learning, engagement and social development, and work closely with the class teacher to provide structure and clear boundaries.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with Autism in a school setting is essential.
• Patient, kind, caring and nurturing.
• Confident in setting boundaries and maintaining expectations.
• Proactive, adaptable and consistent.
• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 child with Autism.
• Support learning, engagement and social development.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the child.
• Provide structure, consistency and clear boundaries.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

Skills

Autism support

1:1 support

Year 1

Teaching Assistant

Patience & nurturing

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Barnet - 1:1 Year 1 Autism Support

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Barnet, North London? SANZA Teaching Agency is working with an amazing primary school seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 child with Autism.

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity starting at the end of November 2026 and continuing until at least July 2027. The child is verbal, lively and lovely, and we are looking for someone who can provide patient, nurturing and consistent support.

The Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 child with Autism.
• Support learning, engagement and social development.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the child.
• Provide structure, consistency and clear boundaries.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with Autism in a school setting is essential.
• Patient, kind, caring and nurturing.
• Confident in setting boundaries and maintaining expectations.
• Proactive, adaptable and consistent.
• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

Why Apply?

• An amazing primary school in Barnet.
• A brilliant, supportive staff team.
• A long-term opportunity through to at least July 2027.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to a child's school experience.

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding, long-term 1:1 role in Barnet, starting at the end of November, we'd love to hear from you.