Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Enfield

Senovo; Enfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE temporary contracts

Job summary

Senovo is seeking a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Enfield. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work with children who have autism, communication needs and learning difficulties, in line with EHCPs.

The position is temporary/contract-based, full-time, Monday to Friday, with PAYE pay rates of £95–£110 per day. DBS checks and right-to-work in the UK are required, or willingness to complete Senovo's compliance process.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with children or young people in a school, SEN, care, youth, therapy or community setting.
• Reliability, patience, professional boundaries and strong communication.
• Right to work in the UK and an enhanced child-workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete Senovo's compliance process.

Responsibilities

• Provide calm, consistent classroom, 1:1 or small-group support.
• Follow EHCPs and individual strategies set by teaching and SEN staff.
• Adapt resources and communication so pupils can participate and progress.
• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Share useful observations with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral colleagues.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Enfield

Enfield, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/09/2026

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Enfield

Temporary opportunities | Full-time, Monday to Friday | Typical PAYE rate £95–£110 per day

Senovo is building a priority shortlist for current and upcoming school assignments across Enfield from now until December 2026. This advert represents a pipeline of temporary and contract opportunities rather than one named school vacancy.

The work will focus on supporting primary pupils with autism, communication needs and learning difficulties.

The role

• Provide calm, consistent classroom, 1:1 or small-group support.
• Follow EHCPs and individual strategies set by teaching and SEN staff.
• Adapt resources and communication so pupils can participate and progress.
• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Share useful observations with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral colleagues.

What we need

• Relevant experience with children or young people in a school, SEN, care, youth, therapy or community setting.
• Reliability, patience, professional boundaries and strong communication.
• Right to work in the UK and an enhanced child-workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete Senovo's compliance process.

Formal teaching qualifications are welcome but not essential. QTS is not required for this support role.

Why Senovo?

• Specialist SEN recruitment support.
• PAYE temporary and contract work matched to your experience and travel area.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities with clear communication throughout.

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.