Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Location: Enfield, London, UK
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Pay is dependent on relevant experience and qualifications. Higher rates may apply to candidates with substantial ADHD, behaviour-support, SEMH or secondary-school experience.
A supportive Enfield secondary school is seeking an energetic and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant (ADHD) to join its inclusion team from September.
The appointed SEN Teaching Assistant will support students who experience difficulties with attention, organisation, impulsivity and emotional regulation. You will help students remain engaged in learning, break tasks into manageable steps and develop strategies that support greater independence.
This opportunity would suit someone who can remain calm under pressure, set clear boundaries and recognise the strengths and potential of every student.
Main Duties
Supporting students with ADHD during lessons
Helping students organise equipment, homework and deadlines
Breaking learning into clear, achievable stages
Reinforcing positive behaviour and classroom expectations
Supporting emotional regulation and restorative conversations
Delivering targeted one-to-one or small-group interventions
Monitoring engagement and recording progress
Liaising with teachers, pastoral leaders and the SENCO
Candidate Requirements
Experience supporting young people in education, youth work or care
An understanding of ADHD and its impact on learning
Confident behaviour-management skills
Patience, resilience and a positive communication style
The ability to follow individual education and behaviour plans
A strong commitment to safeguarding
Right to work in the UK
Experience supporting students with SEMH, challenging behaviour or executive-function difficulties would be beneficial.
The School Can Provide
An experienced inclusion and pastoral team
Clear behaviour and safeguarding systems
Training in relevant SEN strategies
Supportive colleagues and senior leaders
A rewarding long-term role in a diverse school community
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
Salary description
£90.00 - £100.00 per day