SEND Teaching Assistant

About the role
Bring your specialist experience to a school where learning, wellbeing and independence are closely connected. Teach Now is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for an all-through special school in Enfield Primary and secondary pupils have a range of needs across the school, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and trauma-related needs.
This setting combines personalised learning with consistent, relationship-led support. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you may help one pupil access a sensory activity and another manage a difficult transition. Working to individual plans, you will support communication, practical skills and emotional safety, adapting your approach to each pupil’s age, needs and strengths.
Key responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, 1:1 and small-group support across learning and independence activities.
• Adapt resources and use agreed communication systems for autistic pupils and those with PMLD.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and agreed de-escalation strategies to support SEMH needs.
• Provide personal care and mobility support as required, within care plans and your training.
• Support transitions and social interaction; share progress and concerns with teaching and pastoral teams.

Requirements

• School-based SEND experience is essential, supporting pupils with ASD, PMLD, SEMH or trauma-related needs.
• Confidence adapting support across age groups and following individual learning and care plans.
• A calm, consistent approach to distress and communication differences; relevant specialist training is desirable.

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 full-time, long-term placement with time to understand pupils’ strengths.
• Varied responsibilities across communication, emotional wellbeing and everyday independence.
• Experience across primary and secondary provision in one special school.
• The chance to apply your specialist skills within a collaborative school team.

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

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