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Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Role Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Salary: £22,500 – £25,500 FTE
Start Date: ASAP
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About the School
We are seeking a highly motivated SEN / ARP Teaching Assistant for our primary school in St Albans. Our Additional Resource Provision (ARP) caters to pupils aged 5–11 with complex learning needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH challenges, and developmental delays.
The ARP offers a structured, supportive, and inclusive environment, allowing children to access the mainstream curriculum alongside tailored interventions. Staff work collaboratively with therapists, external agencies, and parents to deliver personalised learning and behaviour support plans, ensuring every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school focuses on developing independence, communication, and confidence, and the ARP provides a safe and nurturing setting where pupils with additional needs can succeed alongside their peers.
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Role Summary
The Teaching Assistant will provide one-to-one and small group support for children with complex SEN. You will assist teachers in planning differentiated lessons, delivering interventions, and implementing behaviour management strategies.
You will support pupils in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and academic confidence, while ensuring that learning is engaging, inclusive, and accessible.
Your role involves collaborating closely with the SENCo, therapists, and families to provide consistent support throughout the school day.
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Key Responsibilities
* Deliver one-to-one and small group support for pupils with complex SEN
* Assist in planning and delivering lessons and activities tailored to EHCP targets
* Promote independence, confidence, and self-regulation skills
* Implement structured interventions to support social, emotional, and academic development
* Observe, document, and report pupil progress and incidents
* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents for consistent support
* Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
* Apply positive behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches
* Support pupils with personal care needs in line with safeguarding policies
* Foster trust and engagement with pupils, encouraging participation and confidence
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Person Specification
The ideal candidate will:
* Have experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, or complex needs
* Be patient, adaptable, and resilient
* Understand behaviour management and differentiated teaching approaches
* Communicate effectively with children, parents, and multi-agency teams
* Hold a TA qualification (desirable)
* Understand safeguarding, health, and safety procedures
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Training and Development
* SEN and ARP-specific professional development, including autism and SEMH strategies
* Behaviour management and positive intervention training
* Mentoring and support to develop skills in complex SEN support
* Opportunities to progress into SEN leadership roles
* Collaborative, inclusive team environment to share best practices
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Safeguarding Commitment
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS clearance is required.