1:1 Specialist Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Royston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is assisting a welcoming school in Royston, Hertfordshire, to recruit a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant. The role supports pupils with SEND, aims to develop specialist skills and progress toward a permanent position.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm, with a view to permanent progression and access to further SEND training. Transport or reliable commuting arrangements are required for site access.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• GCSEs with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different pupil needs.
• Reliable and professional approach to work.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.
• Own transport or reliable commuting arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encouraging engagement, communication and confidence.
• Supporting classroom activities and learning objectives.
• Helping pupils develop social and independent living skills where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff.
• Maintaining a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time | Training & Development | Royston

Build Your Career in Special Educational Needs Education

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity where you can develop your skills, gain specialist training and progress towards a permanent position?

We are seeking a committed and reliable Teaching Assistant with previous SEND experience to join a welcoming school in Royston, Hertfordshire.

This full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and keen to develop a rewarding career in special education.

Full-time availability is essential. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm. You must also have your own transport or reliable commuting arrangements, as the school is most accessible by car.

The opportunity offers the potential to move into a permanent position and access further training to strengthen your SEND knowledge and practical skills.

Training opportunities once permanent include:

• Makaton: Supporting communication and language development.
• LEGO Therapy: Encouraging communication, teamwork and social interaction.
• PRICE training: Developing specialist skills for managing challenging situations safely.
• IEPs: Understanding individualised learning plans and pupil targets.
• Sensory learning: Supporting pupils through tailored sensory approaches.
• Manual handling: Developing safe working practices where required.
• Thrive: Supporting emotional wellbeing and development.
• Further SEND training: Opportunities to build your expertise across specialist areas.

This is particularly suited to candidates who want to gain additional qualifications and practical skills while developing their career in a school environment.

Training opportunities are subject to the school's arrangements and role requirements.

The Role

You will support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, helping them participate in learning, develop independence and build positive relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encouraging engagement, communication and confidence.
• Supporting classroom activities and learning objectives.
• Helping pupils develop social and independent living skills where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff.
• Maintaining a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

What You Will Need:

• Essential previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• GCSEs, including good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to adapt to different pupil needs.
• A reliable and professional approach to work.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.
• Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements.

Position Details

• Location: Royston, Hertfordshire
• Hours: 8:30am-4:40pm, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent
• Start: ASAP or following your current notice period

Part-time applicants cannot be considered.

We welcome applications from committed candidates who want to make a positive difference to children's lives and build their future 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.