1:1 Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Hertford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate based on exp.

Permanent contract opportunity

Supportive staff team

Job summary

Senploy is seeking a patient, nurturing individual to provide 1:1 and small group support within a specialist education setting for children and young people aged 2 to 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. You will assist with personalised learning activities and help pupils during swimming sessions, with a focus on emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.

The role requires building strong relationships with pupils and staff, and offers term-time hours with a

Qualifications

• Patient, nurturing, and resilient.
• Passionate about working with children with additional needs.
• Experience in SEN settings desirable; training provided.
• Confident supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and communication needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Assisting with personalised learning activities.
• Supporting pupils during swimming sessions (at least once a week).
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Encouraging communication and social interaction skills.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Patient & nurturing

SEN experience

Behaviour support

Communication skills

DBS checked (Update service)

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:45pm (Term Time Only)

Contract: Temp to Perm Opportunity

Salary: £14 - £15 per hour (depending on experience)

We are working with a specialist education setting that supports children and young people aged 2 to 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties, including those with multiple needs. The provision has a strong reputation for building positive relationships with families, professionals, and the wider community, and offers a well-resourced, engaging learning environment where pupils are supported to thrive.

Your role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Assisting with personalised learning activities
• Supporting pupils during swimming sessions (at least once a week)
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Encouraging communication and social interaction skills
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate based on experience
• A welcoming and experienced staff team
• A rewarding role where you can truly change lives
• Opportunity to secure a permanent contract

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Patient, nurturing, and resilient
• Passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs
• Experienced in SEN settings (desirable but not essential - training provided)
• Confident supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and communication needs
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and colleague
• Have an enhanced Adult & Child DBS on the update service

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.