Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Enfield, North London Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Salary: 95 - 130 per day (PAYE, DOE)SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEMH School, EnfieldAre you passionate about helping young people with additional needs thrive in education? Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist SEMH school in Enfield, seeking a dedicated and empathetic SEND Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team from January 2026.This forward-thinking school caters for pupils aged 5-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism and associated learning difficulties. The school''s ethos is centred on building trust, understanding, and emotional safety - creating a space where pupils are truly heard and supported. With a curriculum grounded in creativity, structure and therapeutic practice, every member of staff plays a key role in helping pupils achieve success both academically and personally.Your RoleProvide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH and complex needsSupport students in regulating emotions and developing positive coping strategiesAssist teachers in delivering an engaging, adaptable curriculumEncourage independence, resilience and confidence in learningBuild strong relationships with pupils through consistency, patience and empathyPromote wellbeing and emotional regulation through calm, restorative approachesWhat We''re Looking ForPrevious experience supporting children or