Specialist Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Career Development & Specialist Training | Royston
Full-Time Only | Temp to Perm | SEND Experience Essential

Looking to build a career in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

We are recruiting an experienced and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at a welcoming school in Royston, Hertfordshire.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who already has experience supporting children or young people with SEND and wants to develop their practical skills, gain specialist training and work towards a permanent position.

The role begins on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with opportunities for further professional development once permanent.

This is a full-time vacancy only. Applicants must be available Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm, and have their own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements. The school is most accessible by car.

Develop Your Skills and Progress Your Career
Working in SEND education can offer a rewarding career with opportunities to specialise in different approaches to learning, communication and pupil development.

Once permanent, training opportunities include:

Makaton - supporting pupils with communication needs.
LEGO Therapy - developing social communication and collaborative skills.
PRICE training - specialist approaches to managing challenging situations safely.
IEP training and support - understanding individual learning needs, targets and progress.
Sensory learning - supporting pupils through sensory-based learning approaches.
Manual handling - developing safe working practices where applicable.
Thrive - supporting social and emotional development.

Further specialist SEND training - expanding your knowledge and professional capabilities.
These training opportunities can help you develop a broader range of skills and strengthen your experience for future progression within special education.

Training availability and requirements will depend on the school''s arrangements and the needs of the role.

About the Role
You will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access education in a positive, structured and supportive environment.

You will play an important part in encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, communication, independence and engagement with learning.

The role requires someone who can remain patient and consistent, adapt to individual needs and build positive working relationships with both pupils and colleagues.

Essential Criteria
We are looking for candidates who have:

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
GCSEs, including good literacy and numeracy skills.
A genuine commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A patient, adaptable and proactive approach.
Reliable attendance and a professional attitude.
Availability for the full working week, Monday to Friday.
Own transport or a reliable means of commuting to the school.
SEND experience is essential. Applicants who cannot commit to full-time hours will not be suitable for this vacancy.

Contract and Working Hours
Location: Royston, Hertfordshire.
Hours: 8:30am-4:40pm, Monday to Friday.
Working pattern: Full-time only.
Contract: Temporary to permanent.
Start date: ASAP or following your current notice period.

Make a Difference. Develop Your Skills. Build Your Future.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time opportunity with the potential to progress into a permanent role and access specialist training, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step towards a rewarding career in SEND education.

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.