SEN Teaching Assistant – Enfield

Milk Education are working in partnership with a highly respected specialist school in Enfield to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their experienced support team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people with complex learning needs and helping them achieve meaningful progress.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will work alongside teachers, therapists and support staff to provide personalised support for pupils with a wide range of additional needs. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), with needs including complex learning difficulties, communication and interaction needs, autism, sensory impairments and developmental delays.

The Role:

• Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex SEND needs throughout the school day
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual learning and developmental targets
• Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning activities and interventions
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement in learning
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required
• Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker or Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ASD, communication needs or learning difficulties
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will join a specialist setting that delivers highly personalised support through tailored learning pathways designed around pupils' individual strengths and needs. The school is committed to helping every learner develop academically, socially and emotionally while preparing them for greater independence.

Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional references covering the last two years
• Relevant experience working with children or young people

This SEN Teaching Assistant role would be ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or social work, as well as experienced support staff seeking a rewarding long-term position within a specialist educational setting.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Speedy registration & fast-track compliance
• Flexible working opportunities
• 5-Star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships
• Access to FREE Perks Portal with hundreds of discounts
• Over 1,000 FREE CPD courses through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and wellbeing hub
• School Preparation Pack before interviews and trials
• Dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Opportunity to work with one of the UK's most eco-friendly education recruitment agencies

If you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with complex needs, apply today with Milk Education and take the next step in your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guideline