SEN Teaching Assistant (ADHD)

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

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join its inclusion team in Enfield from September. You will support students with ADHD to stay engaged, break tasks into steps and develop strategies for independence, while maintaining calm and clear boundaries.

The role requires experience supporting young people, a good understanding of ADHD, strong behaviour-management and safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in education, youth work or care.
• Understanding ADHD and its impact on learning.
• Confident behaviour-management skills.
• Ability to follow individual education and behaviour plans.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with ADHD during lessons.
• Helping students organise equipment, homework and deadlines.
• Breaking learning into clear, achievable stages.
• Reinforcing positive behaviour and classroom expectations.
• Supporting emotional regulation and restorative conversations.
• Delivering targeted one-to-one or small-group interventions.
• Monitoring engagement and recording progress.
• Liaising with teachers, pastoral leaders and the SENCO.

Skills

Experience in education

ADHD knowledge

Behaviour management

Patience & resilience

Follow education plans

Safeguarding commitment

Right to work UK

SEMH experience

Job description

Position: Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant (ADHD) Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Location: Enfield, London, UK Salary: £90-£100 per day Pay is dependent on relevant experience and qualifications. Higher rates may apply to candidates with substantial ADHD, behaviour-support, SEMH or secondary-school experience.

A supportive Enfield secondary school is seeking an energetic and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant (ADHD) to join its inclusion team from September. The appointed SEN Teaching Assistant will support students who experience difficulties with attention, organisation, impulsivity and emotional regulation. You will help students remain engaged in learning, break tasks into manageable steps and develop strategies that support greater independence. This opportunity would suit someone who can remain calm under pressure, set clear boundaries and recognise the strengths and potential of every student.

Main Duties

• Supporting students with ADHD during lessons
• Helping students organise equipment, homework and deadlines
• Breaking learning into clear, achievable stages
• Reinforcing positive behaviour and classroom expectations
• Supporting emotional regulation and restorative conversations
• Delivering targeted one-to-one or small-group interventions
• Monitoring engagement and recording progress
• Liaising with teachers, pastoral leaders and the SENCO

Candidate Requirements

• Experience supporting young people in education, youth work or care
• An understanding of ADHD and its impact on learning
• Confident behaviour-management skills
• Patience, resilience and a positive communication style
• The ability to follow individual education and behaviour plans
• A strong commitment to safeguarding
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience supporting students with SEMH, challenging behaviour or executive-function difficulties would be beneficial

The School Can Provide

• An experienced inclusion and pastoral team
• Clear behaviour and safeguarding systems
• Training in relevant SEN strategies
• Supportive colleagues and senior leaders
• A rewarding long-term role in a diverse school community

Pay and Training

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. 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.