Primary School SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Enfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education are recruiting an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming Enfield primary setting from September 2026. The role focuses on 1:1 and small group support for children with additional needs, including ASD and speech & language needs, in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

You will assist with phonics, numeracy and play-based learning, helping create a safe and stimulating classroom while promoting social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with EYFS pupils or early years settings.
• Experience supporting children with SEN.
• Patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to use initiative and adapt to individual pupils' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Assist with phonics, numeracy and play-based learning.
• Help create a safe, engaging and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support children with their social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support plans.

Skills

EYFS experience

SEN support

Patience/Nurturing/Enthusiasm

Communication & Behaviour management

Initiative & adaptability

Early childhood development passion

Job description

Remedy Education are currently recruiting for a caring and dedicated EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Enfield from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support young children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping them develop key skills in a nurturing and structured environment.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Support children with SEN such as ASD, speech & language needs and developmental delays
• Support children with SEN such as ASD, speech & language needs and developmental delays
• Assist with early learning activities including phonics, numeracy and play-based learning
• Assist with early learning activities including phonics, numeracy and play-based learning
• Help create a safe, engaging and stimulating classroom environment
• Help create a safe, engaging and stimulating classroom environment
• Support children with their social, emotional and behavioural development
• Support children with their social, emotional and behavioural development
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support plans
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support plans

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with EYFS pupils or early years settings
• Has experience working with EYFS pupils or early years settings
• Has experience supporting children with SEN
• Has experience supporting children with SEN
• Is patient, nurturing and enthusiastic
• Is patient, nurturing and enthusiastic
• Has strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Has strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Can use initiative and adapt to the needs of individual pupils
• Can use initiative and adapt to the needs of individual pupils
• Has a genuine passion for early childhood development
• Has a genuine passion for early childhood development

Experience with phonics programmes and early years frameworks is highly desirable.

This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in shaping a child's early educational journey.