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Posted 30 July, 2026

Specialist SEND TA

Ribbons and Reeves Limited
West London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Specialist SEND TA | Barnet | September 2026 Start\n
\nAre you passionate about supporting young people with ASC and additional needs? Do you have the patience, resilience, and adaptability needed to succeed as a Specialist SEND TA while helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence?\n
\nA warm and inclusive secondary school in Barnet is seeking a resilient Specialist SEND TA to join their Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) from September 2026. This opportunity is ideal for a Specialist SEND TA who is passionate about supporting neurodiverse students within a specialist SEND environment.\n
\nAs a Specialist SEND TA, you will support a small group of students with ASC across KS3 and KS4, some of whom may also have additional needs including ADHD. This role would suit a Specialist SEND TA who is child-centred and confident managing behaviour.\n
Why Join This School as a Specialist SEND TA?\n
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  • Gain specialist experience supporting students with ASC within an established ARP.
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  • Develop valuable skills in SEND support, behaviour management, and intervention delivery.
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  • Work alongside experienced SEND professionals and teaching staff.
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  • Make a meaningful difference to students confidence, independence, and progress.
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The Role of a Specialist SEND TA\n
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  • Support students with ASC across KS3 and KS4 within the ARP and mainstream classroom environment.
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  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help students engage with learning and develop key skills.
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  • Deliver targeted interventions focused on communication, confidence, independence and emotional regulation.
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  • Use positive behaviour strategies to support students with their individual needs.
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  • Adapt your approach to meet different learning profiles and respond to changing situations.
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Requirements\n
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  • A degree from a good university.
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  • Strong A-Level results demonstrating good academic ability.
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  • Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally within a school, youth, mentoring, care or similar setting.
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  • Confident managing behaviour and providing consistent, positive support.
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\nIf you are a committed Specialist SEND TA looking to make a real impact within an ARP setting, we would love to hear from you.\n
Ribbons & Reeves are Londons leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Specialist SEND TA role in Barnet. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Specialist SEND TA role.\n
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