ASC SEN Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Weekly payments

CPD & training

Education consultant support

Refer a friend bonus

Supportive team

Excellent facilities

Job summary

Supply Desk in Hatfield is seeking a dedicated ASC SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism and additional needs starting this September.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups, helping with communication, social, emotional and independence skills, under the guidance of teachers and support staff.

This full-time role offers safeguarding training, ongoing professional development and a supportive team in a forward-thinking school.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Passion for supporting learning, communication, independence, and social skills.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach to pupil needs.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with ASC and additional needs
• Support pupils with learning, communication, social, emotional, and independence skills
• Work with teachers to implement individual learning plans
• Liaise with parents/carers and professionals to support pupil development
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve best outcomes

Skills

SEN experience

ASC understanding

Communication

Patience

Team collaboration

Job description

ASC SEN Teaching Assistant Hatfield

Location: Hatfield
Start-date: September
Contract type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive rates of pay

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

This full-time role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant with experience or a strong interest in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional needs. The successful candidate will be patient, compassionate, and adaptable, with a commitment to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their individual potential.

You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils to access learning and develop their communication, social, emotional, and independence skills. You will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day, adapting to their individual needs and helping them build confidence and positive relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued. Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to develop your experience within specialist education, you will be encouraged to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives and learning of pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with ASC and additional needs
• Support pupils with their learning, communication, social, emotional, and independence skills
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to implement individual learning and support plans
• Liaise with parents/carers and relevant professionals where appropriate to support pupil development
• Contribution to extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs
• Cooperation with colleagues in order to deliver the best possible outcomes

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), is desirable
• Passion for supporting the development of learning, communication, independence, and social skills
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach to supporting individual pupil needs
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• Inclusive ethics
• Knowledge/Maintenance/Promotion of safeguarding

What we offer

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme

This role is suitable for both experienced teachers and ECTs.

We offer £100 referral fee for any 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.