SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD)

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

Job summary

Teach Now in Enfield invites an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) for a full-time temporary role starting September 2026. You will help pupils with autism access learning, communicate effectively and navigate the school day with confidence.

Responsibilities include one-to-one and small-group ASD support, using routines and visual prompts, supporting communication and transitions. Previous autism experience and knowledge of PECS, Makaton or sensory strategies are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with autism is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of visual timetables, PECS, Makaton, sensory strategies or other communication approaches would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group ASD support.
• Using clear routines, visual prompts and structured activities.
• Supporting communication and social interaction.
• Recognising sensory needs and signs of dysregulation.
• Helping pupils transition successfully between activities.
• Adapting classroom work alongside the class teacher or SENCO.
• Encouraging independence rather than creating dependency.
• Recording progress and sharing observations with staff.

Skills

ASD support

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Communication

Patience

Visual timetables

Job description

Enfield, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/08/2026

Understand the Child, Not Just the Diagnosis

Teach Now is looking for an experienced and thoughtful SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) for a full-time temporary role in Enfield from September 2026.

The successful candidate will understand that autism presents differently in every child. As an SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD), you’ll help pupils access learning, communicate effectively and navigate the school day with greater confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group ASD support.
• Using clear routines, visual prompts and structured activities.
• Supporting communication and social interaction.
• Recognising sensory needs and signs of dysregulation.
• Helping pupils transition successfully between activities.
• Adapting classroom work alongside the class teacher or SENCO.
• Encouraging independence rather than creating dependency.
• Recording progress and sharing observations with staff.

Previous experience supporting children or young people with autism is strongly preferred. Knowledge of visual timetables, PECS, Makaton, sensory strategies or other communication approaches would be beneficial. Most importantly, you’ll be patient, observant, consistent and genuinely interested in individualised SEND support.

What’s on offer?

£90–£100 per day, full-time September work and the opportunity to deepen your ASD and SEND experience in a London school environment.

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.