SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Support) - Enfield

Protocol Education Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Enfield to provide essential support to a child with autism. In this role, you will focus on enhancing the child's learning experience through personalized assistance during lessons and encouraging emotional regulation. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with autism and possess a calm, empathetic nature. Competitive pay at £90–£100 per day, full-time and long-term.

Benefits

Training opportunities in autism and inclusion

Supportive staff culture

Structured curriculum resources

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with autism or additional needs.
• Ability to be calm, patient, and empathetic.
• Flexible in different situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support during lessons.
• Help the child regulate emotions.
• Assist with sensory activities.

Skills

Experience with children with autism

Calm and patient demeanor

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt quickly

Job description

Overview

Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: £90–£100 per day

Do you want to play a pivotal role in supporting a child with autism to access learning and thrive in school?

We are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Enfield, working closely with a child in KS2 on a 1:1 basis. This is a role where patience, empathy, and creativity will make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised support during lessons, transitions, and playtimes.
• Helping the child regulate emotions and build positive relationships with peers.
• Assisting with sensory activities and structured routines.
• Working in close partnership with the SENCO, class teacher, and external professionals.
• Encouraging independence and celebrating progress, however small.

The school offers

• A nurturing SEN team with training opportunities in autism and inclusive practice.
• A supportive staff culture and leadership who value support staff contributions.
• A well-structured curriculum with tailored resources for children with SEND.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience of working with children with autism or other additional needs.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic personality.
• The ability to adapt quickly and be flexible in different situations.
• Strong communication skills with pupils and colleagues.

Contact

Interested? Contact Aamir Malik on 0208 371 7900 or email [e-mail] for further details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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