Posted: 15 June
The role
Job Description:
SEN Teaching AssistantSeptember Start | Hertfordshire
£95 - £108 per day | Full-Time | Temp to Perm Opportunity
Not every SEN Teaching Assistant role is the same.
Some schools ask you to support learning.
This school asks you to help a child communicate for the first time.
To build confidence in a young person who struggles to engage with the world around them.
To celebrate milestones that many people take for granted.
We are working with an exceptional specialist SEN school in Hertfordshire that supports children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. The school has built a reputation for creating a safe, nurturing and ambitious environment where every pupil is known as an individual and supported to reach their full potential.
Why Staff Love Working Here
This isn't a school where Teaching Assistants are left to figure things out alone.
You'll be joining a large, experienced team that includes behaviour specialists, family support professionals, moving and handling specialists, therapists and dedicated SEN practitioners who work together every day to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils.
The school also benefits from:
Small class sizes
Exceptional staffing levels
Sensory learning environments
Hydrotherapy facilities
Specialist behaviour support
A strong focus on life skills and independence
Free on-site parking
Excellent training and development opportunities
Genuine temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will become a key part of a classroom team supporting pupils with severe and complex learning needs.
You will:
Support pupils throughout their learning and daily routines
Build positive relationships based on trust and consistency
Support communication, engagement and independence
Assist with sensory and practical learning activities
Work closely with teachers and specialist support teams
Provide personal care when required
Help pupils achieve meaningful educational and personal goals
Psychology Graduates Encouraged
This role is particularly well suited to:
Psychology Graduates
Criminology Graduates
Health & Social Care Graduates
Aspiring Educational Psychologists
Aspiring Speech & Language Therapists
Aspiring Occupational Therapists
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants
Support Workers and Care Workers
No two days are the same, but every day is rewarding.
What We're Looking For
We're not necessarily looking for the most experienced person.
We're looking for somebody who is:
Compassionate
Resilient
Patient
Reliable
Eager to learn
Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
Salary & Benefits
£95 - £108 per day
Full-time role
September start
Potential temp-to-perm opportunity
Free on-site parking
Specialist SEN training
Supportive leadership and experienced staff teams
A Career That Matters
The best SEN Teaching Assistants don't just support learning.
They build confidence, encourage independence, reduce anxiety, celebrate progress and help pupils achieve things they never thought possible.
If you're looking for a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for September.
Benefits:
Free parking
On-site parking
