Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: Enfield, EN1
Pay Rate: £90 - £110 per day (PAYE)
Contract: ASAP start - July 2025
School Overview:
Join a vibrant two-form entry primary school in Enfield, known for its forward-thinking ethos and warm, welcoming staff. Rated “Outstanding,” the school’s nurturing environment supports both pupils and staff in thriving academically and personally. With excellent transport links just a 10-minute walk away, this is an accessible and supportive setting for the right candidate.
Role & Responsibilities:
• 1:1 Pupil Support: Provide dedicated, personalised support for a Key Stage 1 pupil with Autism (ASD), challenging behaviour, and EAL needs.
• Tailored Interventions: Use your expertise to implement individual learning strategies that boost engagement, enhance communication, and improve academic outcomes.
• Collaboration & Safeguarding: Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff, ensuring the student’s safety, wellbeing, and positive development at all times.
What We’re Looking For:
• Relevant Experience: Previous SEND experience is essential, particularly supporting pupils with ASD and challenging behaviour.
• Qualifications: A CACHE Level 3 Certificate (or equivalent) is required.
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with PECS and Makaton is highly desirable.
• Resilience & Passion: You’re patient, adaptable, and deeply committed to making a difference in a child’s educational journey.
If you have the skills, enthusiasm, and dedication to positively impact a pupil’s learning experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become a valued part of this outstanding team.
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service.
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
For more info please contact Sade Akintola on 0203 657 8329.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.