SEN Reception Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnet - Finchley

Salary: £90 - £95 (PAYE)

Job type: Long-term, temporary

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3.30pm

Start date: January 2025

End date: July 2025

Year group: Reception

Tradewind are seeking a strong Teaching Assistant who is eager to support a child with SEN and SEMH needs. The child has SEMH needs and can have breakdowns during the day and therefore requires an individual who is trained in or holds experience of emotional coaching strategies to support regulate his emotions.

We will also welcome applications from Graduates looking to progress in Education with limited classroom-based experience, or those with Nannying experience.

About the role:

• This is a mixed ability class, and some pupils are diagnosed with SEN
• Apply emotional coaching strategies to support the child regulate their emotions
• Lead interventions when necessary
• Create stimulating learning resources to encourage academic progress
• Help to set up and tidy up at the start and end of lessons

Requirements:

• Experience as a Year 1 SEN Teaching Assistant is ideal but not essential
• Must have lots of initiative and a pro-active approach
• Bachelor's degree is ideal but not essential
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK

About the School:

• 2 form entry school
• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
• School is part of a small federation in the borough
• Child led learning approach

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position as a Teaching Assistant in Barnet. Or for more information about the role, contact Tradewind Primary West Team on or email