SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Enfield, North London – Behaviour Support)
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Job Summary
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.
Whats 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.
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