English Teaching Assistant – Enfield – February 2026 Start

This Secondary and Sixth Form school in Enfield is rated Good with Outstanding features and is recognised for its calm, purposeful learning environment and strong sense of community. The school places high value on inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and academic ambition, offering a broad and balanced curriculum from KS3 through to Sixth Form. Students benefit from structured literacy development across subjects, strong pastoral systems, and a proactive SEN provision that supports learners with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs in both mainstream classrooms and targeted interventions. Staff are supported through clear behaviour systems, visible leadership, and a culture that encourages professional growth and collaboration.
 
English Teaching Assistant – What the School Offers

• High-quality CPD and regular training for English Teaching Assistants
• Clear behaviour systems that allow English Teaching Assistants to focus on learning
• Structured induction and ongoing mentoring for support staff
• A collaborative English department and supportive wider staff team
• Opportunities for future teacher training or extended contracts for high-performing English Teaching Assistants

 
English Teaching Assistant – What the Role Involves

• Supporting teaching and learning in English lessons across KS3, KS4, and Sixth Form
• Delivering small-group and one-to-one English interventions to raise attainment
• Assisting with classroom management and pupil engagement
• Supporting pupils with SEN in mainstream English lessons where required
• Tracking progress and feeding back to teachers to support targeted planning

 
English Teaching Assistant – What the School is Looking For

The ideal English Teaching Assistant will hold a 2-1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university and have previous child-centred experience, whether in schools, tutoring, youth work, or mentoring. The school is seeking a proactive, compassionate, and committed English Teaching Assistant with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting young people’s academic and personal development.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
 
English Teaching Assistant – Salary and Contract Info

• £444 per week, pro rata to term time only
• Full-time, long-term contract
• February 2026 start
• Term-time only
• Potential for future teacher training or extended contracts following a successful placement

 
If you are a passionate English Teaching Assistant eager to gain meaningful school-based experience, this role offers the chance to develop your skills in a thriving and supportive Secondary and Sixth Form environment.
 
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