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SEN Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Focus

Teach Now is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Enfield to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background in Speech and Language support. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting young people with additional communication needs across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

In this role, you will work closely with pupils who have Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), providing targeted one-to-one and small group support. You will collaborate with teachers, the SENCo, and external professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists to help pupils access the curriculum, develop communication skills, and build confidence in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering Speech & Language-focused interventions under guidance

• Supporting students with SEN in lessons and structured activities

• Encouraging positive communication, interaction, and engagement

• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting Speech & Language needs (essential)

• Experience working in a secondary school or SEN setting

• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits:

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience in a reputable school

• Term-time hours supporting a healthy work-life balance

If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant with Speech & Language experience and are looking for a rewarding role in Enfield, we would love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance