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SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Southgate, Enfield
Hours: 8:15am – 3:45pm
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Long Term / Full Time

GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school located in Southgate, Enfield. This long-term opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting students with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASD) and other learning differences.

  • Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual learning styles.

  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.

  • Support pupils’ social and emotional development through patience and understanding.

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to ensure consistent progress.

  • Help implement behaviour management strategies and maintain clear communication with staff and parents.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience supporting children with SEN, particularly Autism (ASD).

  • A positive, resilient, and nurturing personality.

  • Ability to follow school policies and work well as part of a team.

  • Comfortable assisting with personal care (including nappy changing, if required).

  • Strong communication and organisational skills.

  • A valid DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits:

  • Supportive and modern school environment.

  • Long-term role with the potential to secure a permanent position.

  • Opportunities for professional development within a trust network.

  • Collaborative staff team and inclusive ethos.

If you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant eager to work with students with additional and moderate learning needs, we encourage you to apply! For more information or to register your interest in this SEN Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

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