Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Aspire People are partnered with a welcoming school in Royston, Hertfordshire, seeking a reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team on a full-time basis.

This temporary-to-permanent role supports pupils with SEND and offers professional development as the placement becomes permanent. Start ASAP or after your notice period; own transport recommended. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm, with the school accessible by car.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEND.
• GCSEs with good literacy and numeracy.
• Patient, dependable and committed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent reliability and attendance.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.
• Own transport or reliable commuting arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Help children access learning, develop confidence and build independence.
• Provide individualised support in line with pupils' needs and learning plans.
• Encourage communication, engagement and positive social interaction.
• Work closely with teachers and other members of the school team.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Reliability & attendance

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Royston, Hertfordshire

Full-Time Only | Temporary to Permanent | Specialist Training & Career Progression

• Location: Royston, Hertfordshire
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm
• Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent
• Start Date: ASAP or following your current notice period
• Transport: Own transport or reliable commuting arrangements essential

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a reliable, compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Royston, Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who is looking for a long-term role with the potential to become permanent.

The school offers opportunities for professional development and specialist training once permanent, making this an attractive opportunity for candidates looking to develop their knowledge, skills and career within special education.

Please note: This is a full-time position only. Candidates 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Help children access learning, develop confidence and build independence.
• Provide individualised support in line with pupils' needs and learning plans.
• Encourage communication, engagement and positive social interaction.
• Work closely with teachers and other members of the school team.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

Specialist Training and Career Development

Once permanent, training opportunities include:

• Makaton and communication support.
• LEGO Therapy.
• PRICE training.
• Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Sensory learning approaches.
• Manual handling.
• Thrive approaches to emotional wellbeing and development.
• Further specialist SEND training and professional development.

This is an opportunity to expand your practical skills, develop specialist knowledge and build a long-term career in SEND education.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• GCSEs, including good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A patient, dependable and committed approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Excellent reliability and attendance.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.
• Own transport or a reliable means of commuting to the school.

Working Hours and Contract

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm.
• Full-time only.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
• Start ASAP or after your current notice period.