Help young children feel safe, communicate and take part in school life. Teach Now is recruiting a part-time SEND Teaching Assistant for an EYFS and primary special school in Enfield. Across the school, pupils have needs including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and trauma-related needs.
Play, sensory exploration and predictable routines shape this nurturing setting. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will adapt support to each child, from noticing subtle communication to helping them regulate emotions. Your role will combine early learning with practical care and relationship-building, recognising that pupils need different approaches to feel secure and ready to learn.
Key responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small-group support through accessible play and multisensory learning.
* Use visual supports, objects of reference and agreed communication aids to promote choice.
* Follow sensory and behaviour support plans, using calm, trauma-informed co-regulation.
* Assist with personal care, meals and mobility under individual plans and within your training.
* Support transitions and share observations on communication, wellbeing and progress with the class team.
Requirements
* School-based SEND experience is essential, with relevant EYFS or primary experience.
* Practical experience supporting pupils with ASD, PMLD, SEMH or trauma-related needs.
* Confidence with personal care, communication support and emotional regulation; specialist training is welcomed.
You must be based in the UK, have the right to work in the UK and be able to commit to a long-term placement. Visa sponsorship is not available. A strong commitment to safeguarding is essential.
What this role offers
* A part-time, long-term opportunity with an agreed working pattern.
* Varied work across early learning, sensory engagement, communication and care.
* The opportunity to build trusted relationships and celebrate small steps in progress.
* A specialist class team approach to meeting children’s learning and emotional needs.
Why work via Teach Now
Teach Now offers a dedicated consultant, ongoing support and access to CPD through our experienced senior leaders. Our refer-a-friend scheme pays £150 once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days. Pay is in line with Agency Worker Regulations where applicable.
Application process
Ready to bring your experience to this SEND Teaching Assistant role? Apply below or email your CV to (url removed). Please highlight your school-based SEND experience, specialist skills and availability. If you are not contacted within two working days, your application has not been successful for this role; we may consider you for other suitable education opportunities.
Teach Now is committed to equality, safer recruitment and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks
Salary description
£105.00 - £120.00 per day