Secondary ASD SEN Teaching Assistant – Long-Term

Teach Now Limited; Enfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

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Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) for a long-term secondary‑school role in Enfield, London. Salary £90–£100 per day, full-time, long-term temporary with a start date of 8 September 2026.

The role focuses on autism-focused support to help pupils develop communication, confidence and independence across KS3–KS5. You will work with pupils individually and in small groups, alongside the SENCO and wider inclusion team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism.
• Secondary school experience in SEN provision or similar setting.
• Calm, consistent behaviour-management skills and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with ASD.
• Support pupils with lesson expectations and task breakdowns.
• Assist with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Use visual resources and routines to support learning.
• Prepare pupils for changes to lessons and daily routines.
• Support pupils during transitions and less structured times of the day.
• Record progress and concerns clearly.

Skills

Autism support

Behaviour management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in SEN provision

Secondary school experience

Job description

Teach Now is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) for a long-term secondary‑school role in Enfield, London. Salary £90–£100 per day, full-time, long-term temporary with a start date of 8 September 2026.

The role focuses on autism-focused support to help pupils develop communication, confidence and independence across KS3–KS5. You will work with pupils individually and in small groups, alongside the SENCO and wider inclusion team.