Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? As a Recruitment Consultant at Tradewind Recruitment, I'm currently working with a fantastic primary school in Barnet that specialises in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They are looking for dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in a nurturing and well-resourced specialist setting. The school has a strong and supportive leadership team, and they are committed to providing ongoing training and development for all staff.

The role involves:

  • Supporting children with ASD in both group and 1:1 settings

  • Helping pupils to engage with the curriculum and reach their individual goals

  • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff

  • Creating a calm, safe and positive learning environment

  • Assisting with personal care when required

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally ASD

  • Be calm, patient and resilient with a positive attitude

  • Show initiative and a willingness to learn

  • Have a genuine passion for helping children thrive

  • Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)

Why work through Tradewind?

  • We're a market-leading education recruitment agency with a specialist SEND team

  • We offer ongoing support and access to CPD including Team Teach and Autism Awareness training

  • We have deep, long-standing partnerships with schools across London, including this dedicated Barnet school

Whether you're an experienced SEN TA or someone with relevant transferable skills looking to build a career in education, we want to hear from you.