Specialist SEN Early Years Setting | Full-Time | Long-Term
Start: September 2026
Are you a nurturing, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to support children with Special Educational Needs in an Early Years setting this September?
We are currently working with a welcoming and well-supported SEN provision in Enfield that is looking to appoint a dedicated Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support young children at a crucial stage of their development, helping them build confidence, communication skills and independence in a safe and nurturing environment.
About the Setting
The provision supports nursery and reception-aged children with a range of additional needs, including:
Autism (ASC)
Speech and Language delays
ADHD
Sensory processing needs
Global developmental delay
Social, emotional and communication difficultiesThe setting provides a structured, caring and play-based learning environment tailored to each child's individual needs.
The Role
Supporting children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Encouraging communication, interaction and early learning development
Assisting with sensory play and structured activities
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Following individual learning and support plans
Assisting with personal care where required
Working closely with teachers, therapists and parents
Helping create a calm, engaging and supportive classroom environmentThe Ideal Candidate
Experience supporting children with SEN or Early Years pupils
A calm, caring and patient approach
Passionate about supporting children's development and wellbeing
Comfortable supporting non-verbal or pre-verbal children
Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Willing to support personal care if needed
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)Applications are welcomed from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Assistants, or mainstream TAs looking to move into a specialist SEN setting.
What's on Offer
Competitive daily pay (paid weekly)
Full-time long-term opportunity starting in September
Supportive and experienced SEN team
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to secure a permanent position
A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every dayIf you are looking for a meaningful Early Years SEN role in Enfield this September, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for more information
Salary description
£100.00 - £120.00 per day