SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to thrive in their learning journey? Do you want to make a real difference in a vibrant, inclusive secondary school? Teach Now is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Enfield this September.

This welcoming, inclusive school prides itself on its commitment to supporting every student—particularly those with Special Educational Needs—through a combination of excellent teaching, targeted support, and strong pastoral care. The school caters to pupils from Key Stage 3 through Key Stage 5, and you’ll work across multiple year groups, supporting students with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties.

As part of a highly experienced SEN team, you'll be instrumental in creating a calm, supportive, and encouraging learning environment. Whether it’s working 1:1, in small group interventions, or in the classroom, your role will help students access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support for students with EHCPs across core subjects

• Implement strategies advised by SENCO, therapists, or educational psychologists

• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Support students during class, break times, and transitions

• Track and report progress to teachers and SENCO

Requirements

• Prior experience working with SEN students (ideally in a secondary setting)

• Calm, patient, and resilient attitude

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to adapt strategies to meet individual needs

BenefitsBenefits:

• Excellent daily rate (£90–£100 per day)

• Supportive, inclusive school culture with ongoing training opportunities

• Work with a passionate and collaborative SEN team

• Easy transport links and on-site parking

• Chance to make a long-term impact on young lives

Why work via Teach Now?

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

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

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

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