Location: Barnet, North London
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant – EYFS
Start Date: Immediate / Next Term
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

A nurturing and inclusive primary school in Barnet is seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about early intervention and supporting young children with additional needs at a crucial stage of their development.

You will be working with pupils who present with Autism, speech and language needs, developmental delay, sensory processing difficulties, and social communication challenges. Support will primarily be 1:1, with additional small group work as appropriate.

About the School

This school places a strong emphasis on early identification of SEN and inclusive practice from the earliest years. The EYFS setting is well-resourced, structured, and designed to support communication, play-based learning, and emotional development.

The SENCo and EYFS leadership team work closely with support staff, offering clear guidance, training, and consistent routines. The school also works with external professionals including speech and language therapists and early years specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEN support to pupils in EYFS

• Support communication, play-based learning, and social interaction

• Assist pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs

• Implement structured routines and visual support strategies

• Support learning activities under the direction of the class teacher

• Observe and record pupil progress and development

• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured play

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

Person Specification

• Experience supporting young children with SEN is highly desirable

• Patient, caring, and emotionally attuned approach

• Understanding of early childhood development

• Confident supporting communication and sensory needs

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

This role is particularly suitable for candidates with experience in EYFS, SEN nurseries, childcare, or early years SEN support.

What’s on Offer

• EYFS and SEN-focused training

• Supportive leadership and SENCo mentoring

• Well-resourced early years environment

• Long-term stability and development opportunities

• A highly rewarding role supporting early development

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.