SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH Focus – EYFS & KS1)

Teach Now is proud to be working with a fantastic, caring primary school in Enfield to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong interest in SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) support. This role is primarily based in EYFS and Key Stage 1, supporting younger pupils at a crucial stage of their development.

The Role

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is calm, patient, and passionate about helping children with SEMH needs feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. You will work closely with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support, helping them regulate emotions, engage positively with learning, and build trusting relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEMH support in EYFS and KS1

• Support pupils with emotional regulation, routines, and social interaction

• Assist with behaviour strategies and positive reinforcement approaches

• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff

• Help create a nurturing, structured, and inclusive classroom environment

• Support learning activities tailored to individual needs and abilities

The School

This is a warm, inclusive, and well-led primary school with a strong focus on wellbeing and early intervention. The leadership team is supportive, staff are valued, and there is a genuine commitment to supporting both pupils and adults. It’s an excellent setting for gaining hands-on SEMH experience in a positive and child-centred environment.

Why Join Teach Now?

• Competitive daily pay (£85–£100)

• Term-time hours offering excellent work-life balance

• Dedicated support from an experienced Teach Now consultant

• Valuable experience supporting SEMH in early years and KS1

• Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychology graduates, or experienced SEN TAs

If you are passionate about supporting young children with SEMH needs and want to work in a truly caring school environment, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

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