SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in a setting where every day brings new challenges—and opportunities to make a difference?
Teach Now is proud to be recruiting for a part-time, permanent SEN Teaching Assistant with a specialism in SEMH to join a caring and forward-thinking primary school in Cheshunt. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who has the drive, compassion and resilience to support young learners who face emotional and behavioural barriers to education.
About the School:
This welcoming primary school in the heart of Cheshunt has a strong pastoral team, a proactive SEN department, and a genuine commitment to inclusion. Staff here are empowered and supported by a hands-on leadership team, and there’s a collaborative culture where all professionals work together to help every child succeed. The school has dedicated wellbeing areas, outdoor learning spaces, and strong links with external agencies to support their pupils' mental health.
The Role:
You will be working with children across Key Stage 1 and 2 who may be dealing with anxiety, trauma, or other SEMH-related difficulties. Your role will involve creating a calm, trusting environment where children feel safe to engage in learning. You'll use positive behaviour strategies, support emotional regulation, and promote social interaction and confidence.
Responsibilities:
• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support
• Implement tailored SEMH support plans
• Use strategies to de-escalate and manage emotional outbursts
• Encourage emotional literacy, resilience and confidence
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
Ideal Candidate:
• Proven experience working with children with SEMH needs
• Resilient, empathetic and patient in challenging situations
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour intervention strategies
• Relevant training (e.g. Team Teach) is a bonus
Perks & Benefits:
• Secure part-time role with long-term potential
• Access to high-quality training and professional development
• Supportive and inclusive school community
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in pupils’ lives
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
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 Clearanc