Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant - Ware
Specialist School Setting | £19,711 Annual Salary
Education and Training Sector
PMLD & SLD Focus | Excellent Career Progression
About the Role - SEN Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Ware, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including PMLD and SLD.
This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to pupils' daily lives while gaining valuable experience to support a long-term career in education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD and SLD
* Assist students with complex learning, sensory, and communication needs
* Support personal care needs with dignity and respect
* Use visual supports, sensory approaches, and personalised interventions
* Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and social interaction
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and support teams
* Contribute to a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
* Career Progression Opportunities
This Ware role is an excellent stepping stone into a range of specialist education and care careers, including:
* SEN or Primary Teaching
* Educational Psychology
* Speech and Language Therapy
* Occupational Therapy
* SENCO
* Behaviour or Pastoral Leadership
The hands-on experience you'll gain supporting pupils with PMLD and SLD is highly valued across education and training pathways.
We are seeking someone who:
* Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN, PMLD, or SLD
* Demonstrates a calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
* Has a genuine passion for education and supporting additional needs
* Is motivated by long-term career development in specialist settings
* Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively
What's on Offer - SEN Teaching Assistant
* £19,711 annual salary (equivalent to £460-£500 per week)
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Clear and achievable career progression pathways
* Valuable experience within a specialist school environment
If you are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant role in Ware that offers both impact and progression within a PMLD and SLD setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career Ware and in specialist education and training Sector.