SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary School)

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential? A caring and inclusive secondary school in Enfield, North London is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis from January 2026.

This school prides itself on its nurturing ethos, strong pastoral support, and commitment to inclusion across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. With a well-established SEN department and experienced leadership team, staff are given the tools, guidance, and encouragement needed to make a genuine difference in students’ lives. The school is easily accessible and offers a calm, well-structured learning environment where pupils are supported both academically and emotionally.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of special educational needs

• Assist students in accessing the curriculum and developing independence

• Support classroom teachers with behaviour, engagement, and differentiation

• Implement strategies set out in EHCPs and support plans

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and staff

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, patient, and proactive in supporting learners with diverse needs.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with SEN students (school-based or related settings)

• Is calm, empathetic, and resilient

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive education

• Is reliable and enthusiastic about making a positive impact

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £90–£100

• Full-time, term-time only hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

• Supportive SEN team and ongoing guidance

• Valuable experience in a well-run secondary school

• A rewarding role where your support truly matters

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.

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
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Location:
Barnet
Salary:
£90 - £100 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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