Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£105 Per Day PAYE

Job type:Contract

Town/City:Enfield

County:North East London

Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

Job ref:9028

Post Date:16.10.25

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Meet Our Recruiter

Katie Applegarth

Senior SEND Consultant

0203 011 4848

katie@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant

Enfield

Long-term and Permanent opportunities

Immediate start

Would you like to work in a SEND special school supporting students with complex needs?

I am working with a wonderful SEND school based in North London that is looking for passionate and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistants to join it's supportive team. The school caters for children from Early Years to Year 4 and provides inclusive and personalised learning. They are looking for suitable candidates who have experience supporting children with complex needs, the main need in the classroom is autism and to have experience supporting young people in early years or primary.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants looking to work in a SEND school and looking for a long-term role with permanent opportunities.

If you are an aspiring teacher this is a fantastic school for you as they can offer help with teacher training.

What to Expect as a SEN Teaching Assistant :

The opportunity to work alongside a highly friendly and supportive team in a school where you can feel valued and like you are making a real difference
The opportunity to work on a 1:1 basis to support a particular pupil with additional needs and have a really positive impact on their school life
School hours and the school holidays off so you are able to maintain a great work/life balance
Ongoing training and professional development whilst gaining valuable experience
Being part of a team that believes in high quality and engaging teaching as well as staff wellbeing
A school that will help with teacher training for aspiring teachers
Long term temporary positions with permanent opportunities

Requirements of a SEN Teaching Assistant

Previous experience working as an SEN Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant in early years or primary would be highly valued.
Previous experience working with Autism and ADHD or other SEND would be highly valued
If you don't have school-based experience, then to have personal experience with SEND
A friendly and positive person with a resilient personality
A real passion for supporting young people with SEND and looking for a long-term role

Interested in hearing more about our SEN Teaching Assistant roles?

To find out more about this role please do not hesitate to get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert or by emailing katie@psinclusion.co.uk We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!

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