SEND Learning Support Assistant

Pay: £93–£101.80 per day, dependent on qualifications and experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Start date: 5 October 2026

Benefit: 1:30pm finish every Friday

Help students find their confidence in English and develop your specialist SEND skills along the way. Teach Now is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant to deliver targeted English and literacy support at a high-performing secondary school in Barnet. Joining a setting with strong outcomes for students with additional needs, you'll help young people overcome learning barriers and become more confident, independent learners. You'll also work closely with specialist dyslexia teachers, developing your understanding of dyslexia and practical approaches to literacy support.

Your role:

• Deliver targeted English and literacy interventions individually and in small groups.
• Adapt support to students' learning needs and relevant Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage participation, confidence and independence.
• Monitor progress and share feedback with teachers and the wider SEND team.
• Work alongside specialist dyslexia teachers to apply effective support strategies.

Essential requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, with a sound understanding of additional learning needs.
• Strong English and literacy skills, with confidence delivering individual and small-group interventions.
• Ability to give clear examples of successfully engaging students, adapting support and building their confidence in learning.
• A patient, consistent approach and an interest in supporting students with dyslexia.
• Willingness to work in a Jewish faith school and respect its ethos, values and practices. Applicants of all faiths and none are welcome.
• Strong teamwork and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting students' wellbeing.

Why apply?

Make a visible difference through focused interventions, build valuable secondary SEND experience and learn alongside specialist dyslexia teachers. With a long-term placement and a 1:30pm finish every Friday, this opportunity offers rewarding work and an appealing weekly routine.

Why work via Teach Now?

• Teach-Now are a widely recognised education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process:

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 qualification 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. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.