SEN Teaching Assistant-Enfield

Teaching Personnel; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Enfield primary school is on the lookout for an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs across KS1 and KS2. The role includes 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and working closely with teachers. Candidates should be calm, patient, and ideally have experience with SEN. The school fosters a strong inclusion culture, providing opportunities for professional development and progression into HLTA or teacher training routes. Apply now if you're dedicated to helping SEN pupils thrive.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Supportive, collaborative staff environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Support pupils with additional learning needs across KS1 and KS2.
• Provide 1:1 support and small group interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and external specialists.

Responsibilities

• Support children with autism, global development delay, and social communication challenges.
• Assist in emotional regulation work.
• Liaise closely with teachers for effective support.

Skills

Calm, patient and resilient

Confident in supporting behaviour and emotional needs

Able to follow support plans effectively

Team-focused with a positive, proactive attitude

Experience with SEN

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training for the role

Job description

Primary School | Long-Term | Monday–Friday | Excellent Team Culture

A vibrant and ambitious Enfield primary school is on the lookout for an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs across KS1 and KS2.

You will support children with varying needs, including autism, global development delay, social communication challenges and SEMH needs. This role involves 1:1 support, small‑group interventions, emotional regulation work and liaising closely with teachers and external specialists.

• Calm, patient and resilient
• Confident in supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• Able to follow support plans effectively
• Team‑focused with a positive, proactive attitude
• Experience with SEN (preferred but training provided)

• Strong inclusion culture
• Dedicated SEN leadership
• Exceptional CPD programmes
• Supportive, collaborative staff environment
• Opportunity to progress into HLTA or teacher training routes

If you're committed to helping SEN pupils thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

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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.
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