SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: 18/03/2026 Location: Enfield, London, UK Salary: £100 – £120 per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates may be offered to candidates with relevant SEMH experience or behaviour support training. Pay is in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR).

About the Role

A specialist secondary provision in Enfield is seeking a confident and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11–19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role would particularly suit a strong and positive male role model who can build respectful relationships and provide calm, consistent support for students.

The school provides a structured, therapeutic environment where behaviour is understood as communication and strong relationships are central to student success. You will support pupils in developing emotional regulation, resilience and positive engagement with learning.

This is a proactive role requiring someone who can anticipate challenges, de-escalate situations early and help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Building strong relationships that promote trust, respect and high expectations

• Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times

• Using de-escalation and behaviour management strategies to support pupils effectively

• Promoting emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviour

• Supporting teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe and structured environment

• Recording incidents and contributing to behaviour support plans

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Experience working with young people, ideally within education, youth work or behaviour support

• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure

• The confidence to act as a positive role model for pupils

• The ability to build trusting, professional relationships with students

• A proactive and resilient approach

• The right to work in the UK

Desirable:

Experience working with pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs

Team Teach training or willingness to undertake training

Experience in a special school, alternative provision or specialist setting

Our Client Can Offer You

• A supportive and experienced leadership team

• A structured SEMH environment with strong behaviour systems

• Opportunities for Team Teach and specialist training

• A close-knit and dedicated staff team

• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives

Why work via Teach Now?

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

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

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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