SEND Teaching Assistant

Teach-Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now in Barnet, London, is seeking an experienced Senior SEND Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 1 pupils and coordinate SEND provision within a welcoming primary school. You will work closely with the SENCO, teachers and senior leaders, modelling best practice, mentoring colleagues and maintaining consistent approaches to behaviour, emotional regulation and inclusion.

The role includes supporting children aged five to seven during emotional distress, following de-escalation plans, and

Qualifications

• Substantial experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEND
• Experience managing significant emotional distress and behaviour that challenges
• Experience mentoring colleagues or modelling effective SEND strategies
• Strong knowledge of positive behaviour support and de-escalation
• Availability through the end of the academic year; right to work in the UK; enhanced DBS checks

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SEND Teaching Assistants alongside the SENCO and teaching staff
• Model effective practice and provide practical guidance to colleagues
• Support Key Stage 1 pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and re-engagement
• Follow de-escalation plans and school procedures
• Contribute to routines and resources for the schools SEND alternative provision
• Record observations and help review individual support

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour support

Mentoring colleagues

De-escalation

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant training

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2026

Senior SEND Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 1

Location: Barnet, London
Contract Type: Full-time, temporary
Start Date: 02/11/2026
Salary: £105–£115 per day
Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial SEND experience and/or relevant Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant training.
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

About the Role

Teach Now is seeking an experienced Senior SEND Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 1 pupils while helping coordinate SEND provision across a welcoming primary school in Barnet.

Working closely with the SENCO, teachers and senior leaders, you will combine direct pupil support with mentoring and team coordination. You will model effective practice, share strategies with colleagues and help maintain consistent approaches to behaviour, emotional regulation and inclusion.

You will also support children aged five to seven during periods of significant emotional distress or challenging behaviour, using agreed de-escalation strategies to help them regulate and return to learning.

There is scope to contribute to the schools developing SEND alternative provision, making this a strong opportunity for an experienced SEND professional ready to take on greater responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate SEND Teaching Assistants alongside the SENCO and teaching staff.
  


• Model effective practice and provide practical guidance to colleagues.
  


• Support Key Stage 1 pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and re-engagement.
  


• Follow agreed de-escalation plans and school procedures.
  


• Contribute to routines and resources for the schools SEND alternative provision.
  


• Record observations and help review individual support.
  

Requirements

• Substantial experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEND, including Key Stage 1.
  


• Experience managing significant emotional distress and behaviour that challenges.
  


• Experience mentoring colleagues or modelling effective SEND strategies.
  


• Strong knowledge of positive behaviour support and de-escalation.
  


• Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and individual support plans.
  


• Availability through the end of the academic year.
  


• The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
  

If you are not contacted within two working days, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. We will keep your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.