SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) – Barnet Location: Barnet, North London Pay: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full Time, Temporary Start Date: September 2026 SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) – Barnet Teach Now is recruiting a compassionate and consistent SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for a primary-school opportunity in Barnet. You will provide tailored support to help pupils access learning, communicate successfully and feel secure within the school environment. Depending on pupil needs, support may be delivered 1:1, within a small group or as part of the wider classroom. Key Responsibilities Provide personalised support for pupils with ASD. Break learning activities into accessible and manageable steps. Support communication, interaction and social development. Help pupils manage transitions, routines and changes during the school day. Use visual resources and structured approaches where appropriate. Recognise potential sensory needs and help reduce barriers to learning. Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team. Encourage independence rather than creating dependence on adult support. We’re Looking For Experience supporting children with autism or other SEN. A good understanding of how ASD can affect communication, interaction and learning. Calm, patient and consistent communication. Experience with visual timetables, PECS, Makaton or similar approaches would be advantageous. Strong safeguarding awareness. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK. Benefits You’ll receive dedicated consultant support, competitive pay and access to further SEN opportunities and professional development through Teach Now. Pay is dependent on your experience and qualifications. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance