SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 18,634; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Long-term placement

Consistent hours 8:15–3:30

Ongoing support from Teach Now

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a strong SEN Teaching Assistant to provide full‑time 1:1 support for a child moving from Year 2 to Year 3 in Enfield, London. The pupil has Autism and may display challenging behaviour, requiring ASC experience and solid behaviour management.

The role is full‑time, temporary and long‑term with hours 8:15am–3:30pm. Start date is 1 September 2026, with ongoing school and Teach Now support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with Autism.
• Strong experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA or similar.
• A calm, firm, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Reliable and committed to full working hours.
• Strong communication and passion for SEN support.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a child with Autism and challenging behaviour.
• Supporting learning, communication and emotional regulation.
• Using consistent behaviour strategies and clear boundaries.
• Helping the pupil stay safe, focused and included.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and participation in learning.

Skills

Autism experience

Behaviour management

SEN TA experience

Communication skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Challenging Behaviour

Location: Enfield, London

Salary: £100 – £101 per day

Job Type: Full‑time, Temporary, Long‑term

Hours: 8:15am – 3:30pm

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Overview

Teach Now is seeking a strong, experienced and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to provide full‑time 1:1 support for a child moving from Year 2 to Year 3. The child has Autism and may present with challenging behaviour, so previous ASC experience and strong behaviour management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a child with Autism and challenging behaviour.
• Supporting learning, communication and emotional regulation.
• Using consistent behaviour strategies and clear boundaries.
• Helping the pupil stay safe, focused and included.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and participation in learning.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children with Autism.
• Strong experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA or similar.
• A calm, firm, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent reliability and commitment to the full working hours.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for SEN support.

Benefits

• Daily pay of £100 – £101 per day.
• A full‑time, long‑term SEN Teaching Assistant role.
• Consistent hours of 8:15am – 3:30pm.
• A supportive primary school environment.
• Valuable experience in KS2, Autism support and challenging behaviour.
• Ongoing support from Teach Now throughout your placement.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.