SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnet, North London
Pay: £95 - £115 per day
Start: ASAP / September 2026
Contract: Long-term, with potential for permanent employment

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist school in Barnet, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs including Autism, complex learning difficulties and communication needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a specialist SEND environment and wants to be part of a supportive team where every pupil is given the opportunity to develop their confidence, independence and communication skills.

The role:

Supporting pupils with a range of complex SEND needs
Providing 1:1 and small-group support both inside and outside the classroom
Helping pupils develop their communication, independence and social skills
Supporting with personalised learning and differentiated activities
Using visual supports and communication strategies where appropriate
Working closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team
Supporting pupils with their emotional regulation and behaviour when required
Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Potential involvement with personal care depending on the needs of the class

We're looking for:

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
Experience with Autism, SLD, complex needs or communication difficulties is highly desirable
A calm, patient and nurturing approach
Someone who is confident working as part of a wider team
Resilience and the ability to remain positive in challenging situations
A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potentialYou don't necessarily need a formal SEN qualification - we're particularly interested in people with the right attitude, relevant experience and a genuine passion for specialist education.

Why work with Tradewind?

As a specialist SEND consultant with close to a decade of experience recruiting within specialist education, I work closely with schools across Barnet and North London and can support you throughout the recruitment process.

You'll also receive:

Competitive daily rates
PAYE payments
Free access to The National College with thousands of CPD courses
Dedicated SEND consultant
Support with interviews and applications
Safeguarding and compliance support
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positionsIf you're an experienced SEN TA, LSA, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor or someone with relevant experience looking to move into specialist education, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tom at Tradewind Recruitment for more information

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