SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you a passionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant with a specialism in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children who need additional support? If so, this fantastic opportunity in Enfield could be perfect for you!
About the Role: SEN Teaching Assistant:
As an SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils who require tailored emotional and behavioural support.
Your role will involve:
• Providing one-to-one and small group interventions to support emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Implementing behaviour strategies and creating a structured, safe, and positive environment for pupils.
• Working alongside teachers and the SENCO to develop personalised learning plans.
• Helping students build self-confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.
• Supporting pupils with coping mechanisms, de-escalation techniques, and emotional literacy.
About the School:
This inclusive and forward-thinking primary school in Enfield is renowned for its commitment to nurturing and supporting pupils with SEMH needs. With a strong, experienced SEN team, the school provides fantastic resources and professional
development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and a dedicated SEN department.
• Specialist intervention spaces and excellent on-site facilities.
• A welcoming and collaborative staff culture where your skills are valued.
• Close to good transport links with on-site parking available.
Who We’re Looking For: SEN Teaching Assistant:
• Experience working with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• A calm, patient, and compassionate approach.
• Strong understanding of emotional well-being and de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in a similar role.
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
We:
• 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