SEN school Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Tring

Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Supply Desk are seeking a professional, compassionate, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in the Tring area, starting this September.

This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and is committed to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will be patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic, with a genuine desire to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils, helping them engage with learning and develop their confidence, independence, and social skills. The role may involve supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis or within small groups, adapting activities to meet individual needs, and providing encouragement throughout the school day.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive SEN school where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued. Whether you have previous SEN experience or are looking to develop your career within special education, you will be encouraged to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs

• Assist teachers with delivering engaging and accessible learning activities

• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment

• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, and life skills

• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual pupil needs

• Support positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals to support individual pupils

• Previous experience working with children or young people

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach

• A positive and inclusive attitude

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

• Comprehensive safeguarding training

• Weekly payments

• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants

• A supportive team and working environment

• Excellent facilities

• Opportunities for continued professional development, including CPD and training

• Access to a wide range of SEN and education opportunities

• Refer a Friend scheme

This role is suitable for candidates with relevant SEN, care, support, or education experience, as well as those looking to develop their career within special education.

If you are a caring, patient, and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Tring, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered!

We offer a £100 referral fee for successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.