Job Title: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Sensory Processing Needs Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Start Date: September 2025 Salary: £85 - £100 per day (based on experience) Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only | Temp to Perm Potential The Opportunity: We are seeking a caring, proactive, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child in Key Stage 2 with sensory processing difficulties. This is a full-time role starting in September 2025, ideal for someone with a genuine passion for inclusive education and an understanding of how sensory needs can impact learning and behaviour. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and inclusive primary school in Rickmansworth, where pupils are supported to thrive both academically and emotionally. Your Role: As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting a pupil’s daily school experience. The child you’ll be supporting may have difficulty with sensory input, transitions, focus, and emotional regulation, and will benefit from consistent, calm and tailored support throughout the day. Key Responsibilities: Support the child with transitions, focus, and engagement across the school day Implement sensory strategies and calming techniques to help the child manage sensory overload Prepare and adapt classroom materials and resources to meet the pupil’s sensory profile Liaise regularly with class teachers, SENDCo, and external professionals Help promote a safe and structured environment, both in class and during less structured times such as break or lunchtime Use visual supports, routines, and sensory tools to reduce anxiety and aid communication Contribute to regular review meetings and keep clear, consistent records of progress and observations About the School: The school is a supportive and inclusive primary setting that places strong emphasis on the wellbeing and development of every child. Staff work closely as a team to provide a caring, creative, and stimulating environment where pupils feel secure and ready to learn. The leadership team prioritises collaboration, professional development, and a whole-school commitment to inclusion. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience supporting children in a school or SEN setting Knowledge or training in sensory processing needs (or willingness to learn) A calm, consistent, and empathetic approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to adapt to changing situations and provide consistent support Ideally a relevant qualification such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent Key Details: Full-time (Monday to Friday), term time only Salary: £85 – £100 per day (depending on experience) Temp-to-perm pathway available Must have/willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS clearance To Apply: If you are passionate about making a real difference in a child’s educational journey and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you. Supply Desk is working in partnership with The Watford Partnership and represents a host of opportunities in Hertfordshire. In addition to top rates of pay and a commitment to your professional development, we offer a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way. Please visit our website: (url removed). To take full advantage of this opportunity, please forward your CV to (url removed) or call Jenny Harrison on: / for more information. Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Supply Desk offers a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details. Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) if you do not already have one registered to the update service. Your DBS must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards