Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,372 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay between £105 - £120

Long-term placement

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a flexible Teaching Assistant for a hybrid role in Barnet, supporting both mainstream and SEN pupils. This long-term position offers competitive daily pay and valuable experience working with diverse learners. Ideal candidates will have backgrounds in psychology or related fields. Commitment to the full academic year is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to support pupils with additional needs effectively.
• Experience in teaching or working with children in an educational setting.
• Capable of delivering engaging lessons and personalising learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide tailored SEN support to pupils with additional needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to implement personalised strategies.
• Encourage independence and build pupil confidence.

Skills

Flexible and resilient

Experience with ASD

Behaviour management

Support for emotional regulation

Education

Degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Overview

Salary: 105 - 120 per day
Location: Barnet, North London (excellent transport links across the borough)
Start Date: September 2025 - full academic year commitment

About the Role

We are looking for a flexible and resilient Teaching Assistant to take on a hybrid role, combining general classroom support with targeted SEN support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build experience across both mainstream and special educational needs.

You will be working with pupils across the class as well as providing tailored 1:1 and small group support for children with ASD, ADHD, and behavioural needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons to the whole class.
• Providing SEN support to pupils with additional needs, including emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Working closely with the SENCO and teaching staff to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Acting as a positive role model, encouraging independence and building pupil confidence.

About the School

This inclusive and supportive school in Barnet has a strong reputation for meeting the needs of pupils with a wide range of learning styles and challenges. The staff team work collaboratively, with a strong SEN department in place to guide and support teaching assistants. With excellent transport links across Barnet and into central London, the school is easily accessible for commuting staff.

What\'s on Offer

• Daily pay between 105 - 120 depending on experience.
• A long-term placement for the full academic year.
• Valuable experience working across both mainstream and SEN support.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Why Long Term Futures?

At Long Term Futures, we specialise in long-term education recruitment. We understand the importance of supporting staff in both mainstream and SEN roles, and we are committed to finding the right fit for you and the school. Our consultants provide dedicated guidance and support throughout your placement.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates with degrees or backgrounds in psychology, speech and language, youth work, mental health, or other related fields relevant to SEN roles.