SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location

Barnet, NW11commutable from Finchley, Hendon, Golders Green, Mill Hill and Edgware)

Pay

£110-£120 per day

Start Date

November 2026

Contract

Full-time, long-term temporary

Are you a calm, patient SEN Teaching Assistant who knows how to build trust with children who struggle to manage their emotions?

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching

Assistant to provide dedicated 1

1 support for a Year 4 pupil with Autism (ASD) and emotional regulation needs at a welcoming junior school in Barnet.

The school needs someone consistent, understanding and confident who can recognise when a pupil needs encouragement, reassurance or space to regulate.

About the Role

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Provide dedicated 1

1 support within Year 4

• Support Autism (ASD) and emotional regulation needs
• Build a trusting relationship through patience and consistency
• Use calm, positive strategies during periods of dysregulation
• Support transitions, routines and classroom engagement
• Break down learning into manageable steps
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive peer interactions
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo towards individual targets

Ideal Candidate

• Previous SEN Teaching Assistant experience is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting children with Autism (ASD)
• Understanding of emotional regulation and de-escalation strategies
• Confident supporting pupils within KS2
• Calm, resilient and able to respond sensitively to challenging situations
• Able to establish clear boundaries without becoming confrontational
• Patient, proactive and committed to building a positive relationship

Why Long Term Futures?

We specialise in long-term and permanent education placements, helping Teaching Assistants find stable roles where they can build meaningful relationships and see genuine progress.

You'll receive weekly pay, relevant SEN CPD and dedicated consultant support.

Next Steps

If you have experience supporting ASD and emotional regulation needs, apply today with your CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hugh at Long Term Futures to arrange a trial day.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references