SEND Teaching Assistant

Posted 15 February 2026
Salary £500 per week, Benefits: £500 per week PAYE
LocationEdgware
Job type Contract
Discipline SupportGraduates & Teacher Training Opportunities
ReferenceV-115884

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant | Barnet (Edgware) | Immediate Start
Are you a motivated graduate with a strong academic background and a passion for supporting children with SEND?
 
An outstanding school in Edgware is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for an immediate start until July 2026, with potential to progress into teacher training from September.
 
SEND Teaching Assistant | The Role
  • Immediate start – July 2026 (term-time only)
  • £500 per week PAYE
  • Supporting pupils with high SEN needs, primarily autism
  • Working 1:1 and in small groups (up to 1:3)
  • Supporting lower-need SEN pupils within the mainstream classroom
  • Delivering Year 5 and Year 6 tuition
    • Initially after school (3:20pm-4:25pm)
    • Evolving into sessions during the school day as the year progresses
 
This role is ideal for a graduate with a strong Psychology degree or a closely related discipline, particularly if you are considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or therapy.
 
SEND Teaching Assistant | Person Specification
  • Strong Psychology degree (2:1 or above preferred) from a Russell Group or top 20 UK university, or a related field
  • Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly autism
  • Resilient, proactive, and compassionate
  • Confident delivering targeted interventions and tuition
  • Passion for helping children with additional needs thrive
 
Ready for an immediate start? Make an impact with SEND pupils and gain experience toward potential teacher training in September – apply today!
 
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Barnet. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEND Teaching Assistant role.