SEN Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Enfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our talent pool for Enfield schools. This flexible, daily-booking role supports pupils with autism, ADHD and speech, language and communication needs in mainstream primary settings.

Expect varied placements across Enfield (Edmonton, Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill) with start ASAP; previous SEN experience and reliable attendance are key. Daily rates range £85.50–£110, inclusive of holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN Teaching Assistant or SEND experience, or transferable experience in childcare, tutoring, care, mentoring or youth work.
• Understanding of autism, ADHD or communication differences; willingness to learn pupil-specific strategies.
• Calm communication, patience and confidence following individual support plans.
• Reliable attendance, flexibility between schools and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils working toward EHCP targets.
• Reinforce phonics, reading and numeracy tasks using clear instructions and resources.
• Support communication, transitions and emotional regulation following school-approved approaches.
• Share relevant progress observations with teachers and SENCOs while encouraging pupil independence.
• Maintain professional boundaries and safeguard procedures.

Skills

SEN experience

Childcare experience

Calm communication

Safeguarding

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Enfield | £85.50-£110 per day | ASAP Flexible Supply

Reeson Education is inviting experienced and suitably skilled candidates to register for our SEN Teaching Assistant talent pool across Enfield, including Edmonton, Palmers Green and Winchmore Hill. Flexible school-day bookings may arise in mainstream primary classrooms supporting pupils with autism, ADHD or speech, language and communication needs. An SEN Teaching Assistant helps pupils engage with teacher-planned learning and build independence through consistent support.

Flexible Opportunity Details

Location: Enfield, London

Pay: £85.50-£110 per day

Start: ASAP, subject to registration, checks and suitable bookings

Setting: Mainstream primary schools with SEND provision

Contract: Flexible daily, short-term and possible longer-term school support

Personalised Classroom Support

An SEN Teaching Assistant may provide 1:1 support for pupils working towards agreed EHCP targets.

The SEN Teaching Assistant will reinforce phonics, reading and numeracy tasks using clear instructions and suitable resources.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support communication, transitions and emotional regulation using school-approved approaches.

A reliable SEN Teaching Assistant will share relevant progress observations with teachers and SENCOs while encouraging pupil independence.

Maintain professional boundaries, respond to individual needs respectfully and follow safeguarding procedures.

What We're Looking For in a SEN Teaching Assistant

• Previous SEN Teaching Assistant or SEND experience, or credible transferable experience in childcare, tutoring, care, mentoring or youth work.
• An understanding of autism, ADHD or communication differences, with willingness to learn pupil-specific strategies.
• Calm communication, patience and confidence following individual support plans.
• Reliable attendance, flexibility between schools and strong safeguarding awareness.

Flexible Work That Fits Your Availability

An SEN Teaching Assistant may also consider longer placements to build relationships with pupils and staff.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07