Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) – Barnet A fantastic SEND school in Barnet is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs and disabilities. This is a full-time position offering a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students with additional learning and behavioral needs. About the Role: The ideal candidate will provide support to students in a nurturing, inclusive environment, helping them overcome challenges in their learning journey. Experience working in a school setting is preferred, but we also welcome candidates with backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, care, or voluntary work with young people. Key Responsibilities: Support students with SEND, helping them to achieve their academic potential and develop key life skills Create a positive, calm, and safe learning environment, addressing each student's individual needs Collaborate closely with teachers and other staff members to implement tailored learning strategies Foster a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students’ emotional and personal development Provide encouragement and motivation to help students engage with their learning and grow in confidence Communicate effectively with parents and other professionals involved in the students' development The Successful Candidate Will: Have experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs and disabilities Be patient, compassionate, and empathetic with the ability to build trust and rapport with students Have strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate a creative, adaptable approach to supporting students with SEND Be committed to making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs Be willing to collaborate with other staff and professionals to support the needs of the students The School: Provides a carefully structured curriculum focused on the individual needs of each student Encourages personal and professional development within a supportive and nurturing environment Places a strong emphasis on social and emotional well-being Located in a welcoming, accessible area with good public transport links Requirements: Experience working with children or young adults with SEND A supportive, patient, and empathetic attitude toward students A current DBS check (or willingness to apply for one through Protocol Education) Excellent references If you have experience in supporting students with SEND and are passionate about contributing to their development, please send your CV to. We look forward to receiving your application All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.