Description
SEN Teaching Assistant:
Are you passionate about making a real impact on children’s lives? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to support students with challenging behaviours? If so, this SEN Teaching Assistant role in a fantastic Enfield primary school could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the School:
This inclusive, forward-thinking primary school in Enfield is dedicated to supporting students with Special Educational Needs, particularly those who require additional behavioural support. With a strong focus on creating a nurturing and structured environment, the school prides itself on its dedicated staff, excellent SEN provisions, and a highly supportive leadership team. The school works closely with families and specialists to ensure each child receives the individualised care and guidance they need to thrive both academically and socially.
The Role: SEN Teaching Assistant:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant (Challenging Behaviours Specialist), you will:
• Work one-to-one and in small groups with students who present challenging behaviours
• Use positive behaviour management strategies to encourage engagement and learning
• Support students with their emotional regulation, social skills, and classroom participation
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to implement tailored support plans
• Foster a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
What We’re Looking For: SEN Teaching Assistant:
• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant working with children with challenging behaviours, SEMH, or ASD
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour management
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies
• A passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Why Join Us?
• Fantastic training & CPD opportunities to enhance your skills
• A highly supportive and experienced SEN team
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference!
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
