SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend £150 bonus

Agency Worker Regulations pay

CPD training access

Dedicated consultant

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

SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) – Secondary Location: Enfield, London Salary: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Key Stages: KS3, KS4 and KS5

Help Young People with Autism Thrive at Secondary School Teach Now is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for a long‑term secondary‑school role in Enfield. This position would suit someone who understands that successful autism support is not simply about helping a pupil complete a task. It is about creating consistency, reducing barriers to learning and helping young people develop the communication, confidence and independence they need to succeed in secondary education. You may work with individual pupils and small groups across KS3, KS4 and KS5, supporting both academic learning and the wider demands of secondary‑school life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing targeted one‑to‑one and small‑group support for pupils with ASD
• Helping pupils understand lesson expectations and break down complex tasks
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Using visual resources, structured routines and individual support strategies
• Preparing pupils for changes to lessons, teachers or daily routines
• Supporting sensory needs and helping pupils access appropriate regulation strategies
• Encouraging independence rather than creating unnecessary reliance on adult support
• Working closely with subject teachers, the SENCO and wider inclusion team
• Supporting pupils during transitions and less structured parts of the school day
• Recording progress, concerns and successful strategies accurately

What We’re Looking For

• You should have: Previous experience supporting children or young people with autism
• Experience in a secondary school, SEN provision or comparable setting
• A good understanding of autism and neurodiversity
• Calm and consistent behaviour‑management skills
• Strong communication and relationship‑building ability
• The confidence to support pupils across different secondary subjects
• A professional, patient and adaptable approach
• The right to work in the UK
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Suitable professional references covering recent experience
• Experience with PECS, visual communication systems, sensory regulation, social communication programmes or additional learning difficulties would be advantageous.

What the School Can Offer

• A knowledgeable and supportive SEND department
• Clear individual support plans and established routines
• Opportunities to work closely with specialist professionals
• Experience across KS3, KS4 and potentially sixth form
• A long‑term role where you can build meaningful relationships with pupils
• Valuable professional development for anyone pursuing a career in SEND, education or psychology
• Salary determined according to relevant experience, qualifications and the requirements of the placement.

Why work via Teach‑Now

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• 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.