Learning Support Assistant – SEN Unit
Location: Enfield, London
Salary: £100 – £105 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary, Long-term
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Sector: Education | Primary | KS2 | SEN | Learning Support Assistant
Teach Now is seeking an experienced and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support a small group of children within a specialist SEND unit at a vibrant two-form entry primary school in Enfield.
This full-time, long-term role is ideal for someone with strong SEN experience who is confident supporting children with Autism and complex needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the SEN team to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, build independence and engage positively throughout the school day.
The school is highly ambitious and sets high expectations for every child, encouraging pupils to become curious, confident and resilient learners. It offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
• Support a small group of SEND pupils within the schools specialist SEN unit.
• Work with children with Autism and complex needs.
• Help pupils access learning activities and classroom routines.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement.
• Use calm, consistent and nurturing support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and wider support staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and structured learning environment.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
• Sufficient experience supporting children with SEN.
• Experience working with Autism, complex needs or similar additional needs.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting small groups of pupils.
• The ability to follow learning and behaviour support strategies.
• A genuine passion for helping children with SEND reach their full potential.
Benefits
This role offers:
• Daily pay of £100 – £105 per day.
• A full-time, long-term Learning Support Assistant role.
• The opportunity to work within a specialist SEN unit.
• Valuable experience supporting Autism and complex needs.
• A welcoming and inclusive two-form entry primary school.
• A supportive SEN team and wider school community.
• Ongoing support from Teach Now throughout your placement.
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
