SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD – Secondary School

Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £90–£100 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-time, Long-term Temporary
Start: September 2026 – immediate/as soon as possible

Teach Now is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support secondary pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Barnet.

You will provide structured, consistent support that helps pupils successfully access lessons, manage school routines and develop greater independence.

Key responsibilities

Support pupils with ASD across KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5.

Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support.

Help pupils manage changes, transitions and classroom expectations.

Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.

Adapt learning materials where appropriate.

Work alongside teachers and SEN professionals.

We are looking for

Previous experience supporting pupils with autism.

Secondary-school or specialist SEN experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge of strategies used to support ASD.

Patient and consistent communication.

Relevant Teaching Assistant or SEN qualifications are beneficial.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay.

Long-term opportunity.

Dedicated Teach Now consultant.

Access to further SEN roles across Barnet and North London.

If you are an experienced ASD Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact, apply today.

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