Teaching Assistant

Do you enjoy supporting children one-to-one and helping them grow in confidence every day? We’re looking for a warm and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school based in Barnet. This is a…

Pay rate £93 – £115/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 2 September 2026

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Do you enjoy supporting children one-to-one and helping them grow in confidence every day?

We’re looking for a warm and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school based in Barnet. This is a lovely opportunity to work closely with one pupil with Autism, providing consistent support in a nurturing and structured environment.

This is a long-term Teaching Assistant role until the end of the school year, starting as soon as possible, until July on a full-time basis.

Your Teaching Assistant duties:

Supporting a pupil with autism on a one-to-one basis.
Helping with personalised learning activities.
Encouraging communication, independence, and social skills.
Providing calm and positive behaviour support.
Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEN team. 
As a Teaching Assistant - what do the school require from you?

Experience supporting children in Primary schools
Previous experience supporting children with SEND is a bonus!
A passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
Confident in your ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to challenging situations
Resilience, empathy, and strong communication skills
A proactive attitude and team mindset 
Why work with Horizon Teachers as a Teaching Assistant?

A team of specialist education consultants, many with teaching experience
We are one of the highest rated agencies with 4.8* Google review rating from teachers, support staff and schools we have helped previously.
Support and guidance throughout your job search and interviews
You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, and in many cases from day one
Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals!

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

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