Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Afternoons Only
Location: NW7, Barnet
Start Date: 9th September 2025
Contract: Part-Time, Onsite, Contract (Term-Time Only)
Salary: £95–£100 per day
Interview Date: 11th July 2025
Are you a calm, resilient, and hands-on Special Needs Teaching Assistant – The Nest looking for a focused part-time role? A highly respected infant setting in the Barnet borough (NW7 postcode) is seeking two experienced individuals to support in its specialist provision, “The Nest”, during afternoons only.
Working with a small group of children with high-level needs, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a nurturing, well-equipped environment. Hours are from 12:15 until the end of the school day, allowing you to balance work with other commitments.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience with complex SEN, especially non-verbal needs and ADHD
• A patient, nurturing personality and confident use of calm behaviour strategies
• Comfortable delivering personal care and working in intimate care settings
• A current Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
  This Special Needs Teaching Assistant – The Nest role offers the chance to join a high-impact team in a provision where your presence matters. If you are looking for a part-time position with purpose and fulfilment, we would love to hear from you.Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity?
  If so, please either apply below or contact Teach Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

WHY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE?

• Special Needs Teaching Assistant – The Nest: Focused, specialist provision with the time and resources to do the job properly
• Afternoons only (12:15 start): Perfect if you want consistent part-time hours and your mornings free
• Strong SEN focus: You’ll be supporting pupils with non-verbal autism, ADHD, and other complex needs
• Practical care: Support may include nappy changing and personal care – confidence in this is essential
• Work 1:1 or in small groups: Plenty of support, minimal chaos

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant – The Nest, your role will involve:

• Supporting children in a calm, nurturing setting
• Implementing strategies to promote communication and reduce anxiety
• Providing personal care, including changing, feeding, and mobility support where needed
• Supporting children’s social and emotional development through play and sensory activities
• Working closely with the SENCO and other staff to adapt provision as needed