Job Description

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Reception (Early Years)

Location:

Barnet

Start Date:

November 2025

Contract:

Full-Time

Pay:

95-100 per day (depending on experience)

Are you an experienced and confident Early Years practitioner ready to support young learners with additional needs during a key stage of their development?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in

Barnet

is looking to appoint a dedicated

1:1 Teaching Assistant

to support Reception children with a range of emerging special educational needs, starting from the beginning of the new academic year.

The Role

You will work closely with Reception pupils as they begin their school journey, many of whom are presenting with early signs of additional needs. Although specific diagnoses are not yet confirmed, the school anticipates a variety of support needs and is looking for someone flexible, proactive, and calm.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing

1:1 support

for children with emerging SEN in the Reception setting. Supporting the delivery of

systematic phonics

(ideally using schemes such as Read Write Inc. or Little Wandle). Assisting with the

transition to structured learning

, while maintaining a balance with learning through play. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt provision based on observations and pupil response. Supporting emotional regulation, social development, and routines in the classroom.
The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has

recent experience working in Early Years

, ideally in a school or nursery setting. Is confident supporting children with

SEN

, even where needs are not yet clearly defined. Understands the importance of

early intervention

, routine, and consistent adult presence. Can deliver targeted support in phonics and early literacy. Brings warmth, patience, and initiative to every interaction with children.
Why Apply?

Join a nurturing and collaborative school environment. Play a key role in helping Reception children settle into school life and make meaningful progress. Work with a supportive staff team that values child-centred approaches and developmentally appropriate practice.

Apply now

if you are passionate about early childhood education and want to help shape the foundations of learning for children with additional needs.

Location:

Barnet

Start Date:

2nd September 2025

Contract:

Full-Time (term time only)

Pay:

95-100 per day (depending on experience)

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Rosanne@Teach-now.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 95.00-100.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Reception (Early Years)-Barnet