SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School (Enfield, North...

Location: Enfield, North London
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support
Start Date: Immediate / Next Term
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

A supportive primary school in Enfield is seeking a resilient and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to provide behaviour-focused support to pupils with additional needs. This role is well suited to candidates who are confident supporting children with SEMH needs, emotional regulation difficulties, and challenging behaviour .

You will work primarily with pupils in Key Stage 2 , providing 1:1 support and small group interventions to help pupils manage emotions, build positive relationships, and engage with learning.

About the School

This school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, inclusion, and consistent behaviour support strategies. The SEN provision is well-organised, and the SENCo works closely with support staff to ensure clear expectations and guidance.

The school promotes a calm, structured environment with restorative approaches and positive behaviour frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted behaviour and SEMH support

• Support emotional regulation using positive strategies

• Build trusting and professional relationships with pupils

• Assist pupils with accessing learning and routines

• Implement behaviour plans and SEN strategies

• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times

• Monitor and record pupil progress and behaviour

• Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff

Person Specification

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behaviour needs

• Calm, consistent, and resilient approach

• Strong de-escalation and communication skills

• Ability to follow structured behaviour plans

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

This role is suitable for candidates with experience in SEN schools, mainstream SEN support, youth work, or behaviour support roles.

What’s on Offer

• Behaviour and SEMH-focused training

• Supportive leadership and SENCo guidance

• Clear behaviour frameworks and routines

• Long-term stability with potential for permanence

• A meaningful and rewarding role

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required.