Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to achieve their full potential?
We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Primary school in Barnet on a long-term basis. You will work in the schools enhanced provision, designed to nurture and support a small class of pupils with Special Educational Needs.
You will be working with a small group of pupils, providing tailored support that enables each child to make meaningful progress - academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a setting where every child is known, valued, and supported.
Key Responsibilities- Support pupils with a range of SEND needs, ensuring individual targets and strategies are followed.
- Use effective approaches to resolving conflict and promoting positive behaviour to promote a calm, safe learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher and wider inclusion team to deliver engaging, differentiated learning experiences.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and resilience in all pupils.
About You - Proven experience supporting children in a school or SEN setting
- Qualified to at least Level 3 in a relevant Education or Childcare field.
- A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
- Empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills
- A proactive, positive approach and a collaborative mindset
Why Join Horizon Teachers?- A team of specialist education consultants, many of whom are ex-teachers, offering tailored guidance and ongoing support
- Up to £150 in vouchers for successful referrals
- 4.8-star Google rating from teachers, support staff, and schools who value our commitment and care
- Full interview preparation, honest feedback, and support at every stage of your job search
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.
