Job description
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs and a flexible, proactive approach to learning.
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Experience working with children in an educational setting
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Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE Grade 5/C or above, or equivalent)
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Experience or a strong interest in working with children with special educational needs
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A flexible and creative approach to supporting learning
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, colleagues, and parents
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A calm, positive, and patient manner
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Ability to work constructively and collaboratively as part of a team
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Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional development
Desirable:
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Knowledge of strategies and approaches that support children with a range of educational needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory needs)
If you are passionate about helping every child thrive and are looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Monkfrith Primary School
Community school · Primary · Ages 5–11
- Pupils
- 415
- Avg teacher salary
- £51,890
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.5:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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London, Barnet, N14 5NG
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- Salary
- £31, 074 ( £24,074 pro rata)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 5 July 2026
- Closing date
- 31 August 2026
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