SEN Teaching Assistant – Palmers Green, North London

Location: Palmers Green North London
Contract Type: Daily Supply / Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm / Permanent
Pay: Competitive daily rates dependent on experience
Employer: Leading Education Recruitment Agency

A Leading Education Recruitment Agency is working in partnership with a number of inclusive mainstream schools and specialist SEN provisions in Palmers Green to recruit committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants. These schools support pupils across Early Years Primary and Secondary phases many of whom require additional support to access learning and manage emotional or developmental needs.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Palmers Green you will support pupils with a range of needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) ADHD SEMH speech and language difficulties moderate learning difficulties and sensory processing needs. Pupils may require structured routines clear communication and consistent adult support to help them engage positively with education.

You may work 1:1 with a pupil who has an EHCP support small intervention groups or provide in-class support alongside the teacher. Some roles may also involve supporting pupils during transitions break times or sensory regulation activities.

Your role will be central to helping pupils feel safe understood and confident within the school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted SEN support in line with EHCPs and individual learning plans

• Support pupils with emotional regulation behaviour and social interaction

• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated learning activities

• Promote independence resilience and positive self-esteem

• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times

• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and SENCOs

• Maintain accurate SEN behaviour and safeguarding records

• Follow all school policies and procedures

About the Schools

Schools in Palmers Green are community-focused and inclusive with strong SEN leadership and clear support structures. SEN Teaching Assistants are valued members of staff and are supported through training mentoring and clear communication.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN

• Calm patient and emotionally intelligent approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Flexible and adaptable to different school settings

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

Why Work With a Leading Education Recruitment Agency

• Access to a wide range of SEN roles across Palmers Green

• Flexible work options

• Competitive pay with weekly payroll

• SEN-specific training and CPD

• Dedicated SEN consultants

• Clear progression routes into permanent roles