SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) - St Albans & Hemel Hempstead SEN Schools Aspire People Agency! £85 - £100 a day Full-time | Temporary to Permanent Opportunities Start: September 2025 Job Summary Aspire People is currently recruiting for two passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join special educational needs (SEN) schools in Hemel Hempstead and St Albans. These full-time roles offer the opportunity to support pupils with a range of complex learning difficulties, including autism spectrum disorder (ASC), ADHD, and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). If you're an empathetic and patient individual with a passion for supporting students with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one support or assist with small group interventions for students with complex needs, including ASC, ADHD, and PMLD Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets Support pupils with personal care needs (if required), ensuring their dignity and safety at all times Help students to develop social, emotional, and academic skills through tailored support strategies Provide guidance in managing behavioural challenges in a calm, consistent, and positive manner Support the delivery of sensory, therapeutic, or life skills activities Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, liaising with class teachers and the SEN team regularly Requirements Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs in an SEN school or similar environment (essential) Strong understanding of autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs, with an ability to tailor support to individual students Calm, patient, and adaptable approach to working with children with complex needs Confidence in supporting students with personal care needs (where required) A proactive approach to working within a multidisciplinary team, including teachers, therapists, and support staff Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) Availability for full-time work, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm) Desirable Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) Experience with Makaton, PECs, or other alternative communication methods Previous work in specialist settings (e.g., SEN schools, specialist provisions, etc.) Local to Hemel Hempstead or St Albans, or able to reliably commute Job Types: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent) Pay: £85.00 - £100.00 per day Locations: Position 1: Hemel Hempstead (SEN school setting) Position 2: St Albans (SEN school setting) Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks