Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

SEN Teaching AssistantSeptember Start | Hertfordshire

-95 - -108 per day | Full-Time | Temp to Perm Opportunity

Not every SEN Teaching Assistant role is the same.

Some schools ask you to support learning.

This school asks you to help a child communicate for the first time.

To build confidence in a young person who struggles to engage with the world around them.

To celebrate milestones that many people take for granted.

We are working with an exceptional specialist SEN school in Hertfordshire that supports children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. The school has built a reputation for creating a safe, nurturing and ambitious environment where every pupil is known as an individual and supported to reach their full potential.

Why Staff Love Working Here

This isn''t a school where Teaching Assistants are left to figure things out alone.

You''ll be joining a large, experienced team that includes behaviour specialists, family support professionals, moving and handling specialists, therapists and dedicated SEN practitioners who work together every day to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils.

The school also benefits from:

Small class sizes

Exceptional staffing levels

Sensory learning environments

Hydrotherapy facilities

Specialist behaviour support

A strong focus on life skills and independence

Free on-site parking

Excellent training and development opportunities

Genuine temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will become a key part of a classroom team supporting pupils with severe and complex learning needs.

You will:

Support pupils throughout their learning and daily routines

Build positive relationships based on trust and consistency

Support communication, engagement and independence

Assist with sensory and practical learning activities

Work closely with teachers and specialist support teams

Provide personal care when required

Help pupils achieve meaningful educational and personal goals

Psychology Graduates Encouraged

This role is particularly well suited to:

Psychology Graduates

Criminology Graduates

Health & Social Care Graduates

Aspiring Educational Psychologists

Aspiring Speech & Language Therapists

Aspiring Occupational Therapists

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants

Support Workers and Care Workers

No two days are the same, but every day is rewarding.

What We''re Looking For

We''re not necessarily looking for the most experienced person.

We''re looking for somebody who is:

Compassionate

Resilient

Patient

Reliable

Eager to learn

Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs

Salary & Benefits

-95 - -108 per day

Full-time role

September start

Potential temp-to-perm opportunity

Free on-site parking

Specialist SEN training

Supportive leadership and experienced staff teams

A Career That Matters

The best SEN Teaching Assistants don''t just support learning.

They build confidence, encourage independence, reduce anxiety, celebrate progress and help pupils achieve things they never thought possible.

If you''re looking for a role with purpose, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for September.

Benefits:

Free parking

On-site parking