Compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary (1:1 & Group)

Envision Education; Bushey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Envision Education seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Bushey. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils aged 3-11 who have physical, neurological and developmental needs.

The role is on a supply basis, collaborating with teachers, therapists and families to enable inclusive learning and well-being. The ideal candidate will be patient, adaptable and dependable, with a genuine commitment to helping children progress and succeed in a specialist SEND

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within education or care (UK, at least 3 months).
• Experience supporting children with additional needs in specialist or mainstream settings.
• Willingness to support personal care and physical needs as required.
• Ability to follow individual care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and medical guidance.
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries and pupil safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils with physical, neurological, developmental and communication needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and participation in learning and daily activities.
• Support communication through appropriate strategies and systems.
• Help pupils access differentiated, sensory and practical learning activities.
• Assist with personal care (where required) including toileting, changing and feeding.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote pupil welfare.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, nurses and families.
• Observe pupils and communicate relevant information to the team.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Adaptability

Non-verbal communication

Job description

Envision Education seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Bushey. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils aged 3-11 who have physical, neurological and developmental needs.

The role is on a supply basis, collaborating with teachers, therapists and families to enable inclusive learning and well-being. The ideal candidate will be patient, adaptable and dependable, with a genuine commitment to helping children progress and succeed in a specialist SEND