KS4 Teaching Assistant – Unleash Ambition & Inspire Futures in Barnet

Step into a transformative role as a KS4 Teaching Assistant at one of Barnet’s most forward-thinking secondary schools. This is more than just a job – it’s a launchpad for ambitious graduates eager to shape young minds, champion inclusion, and build a stellar foundation for a future in education, psychology, or SEND. If you aspire to make real impact, thrive on intellectual challenge, and believe every student deserves a champion, this KS4 Teaching Assistant post is built for you.

As a KS4 Teaching Assistant, you’ll gain unparalleled experience within a vibrant, supportive, “Outstanding” learning environment. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with outstanding educators, sharpen your classroom skills, and discover first-hand what makes world-class schools excel. Expect exceptional professional growth, exposure to innovative SEND practices, and involvement in high-level pastoral support. Our Barnet partner school is dedicated to developing tomorrow’s leaders – and your journey starts here.

Key Highlights:

• KS4 Teaching Assistant post supporting Years 10 and 11
• Earn circa £23,000 - £30,000 pro-rata – competitive and above-market
• Located in leafy Barnet – accessible, safe, vibrant community
• Ofsted: Outstanding – exceptional teaching and student outcomes
• Extensive CPD in SEND, mental health, and classroom management
• Superb step for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists
• State-of-the-art STEM labs, sensory classroom, and inclusive resources

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions for KS4 pupils
• Support GCSE preparation across core and foundation subjects
• Mentor and motivate neurodiverse learners and those with EHCPs
• Collaborate with specialist staff on innovative inclusion initiatives
• Utilise digital tools and assistive technology to raise attainment
• Provide feedback to SENCO, teachers, and parents on pupil progress

Ideal KS4 Teaching Assistant for this Barnet School:

• High-achieving graduate (2:1+), ideally in STEM, Humanities, or Psychology
• Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist, or SEN professional
• Driven, energetic, and deeply committed to pupil progress
• Natural rapport-builder with exceptional communication skills
• Tenacious problem-solver with genuine compassion for young people

Why Join This Barnet School?:

• Exceptional coaching and a devoted, award-winning support staff team
• Unmatched exposure to SEN, EAL, and high-ability educational practice
• Culture of positive behaviour, ambition, and personal growth
• School-wide focus on mental health, wellbeing and diversity
• Alumni network, tailored reference support, and leadership pathways

The door is open for a precise, resilient, and ambitious KS4 Teaching Assistant to leave a lasting mark in a truly outstanding Barnet school. High-calibre graduates looking for accelerated growth should apply right away – be the difference for young learners and invest confidently in your future.

How to Apply

Seize this opportunity in Barnet—SEN schools need dedicated KS4 Teaching Assistants ready to make an immediate difference. Fast-track your application today; shortlisting is underway and interviews are filling up rapidly. Don’t wait—move quickly to secure your chance to join a committed support team!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving North London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!