Immediate Start - SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for an immediate start in Royston, Hertfordshire. This full-time, temporary-to-permanent role requires experience supporting pupils with SEND and a commitment to specialist training and career development opportunities.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm, with your own transport or reliable commuting arrangements. The school offers a welcoming environment and scope to secure permanent employment through performance and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential.
• GCSEs with good literacy and numeracy.
• Patient, caring and committed attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.
• Own transport or reliable commuting arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Support classroom learning, activities and individual learning targets.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Help maintain a positive, safe and structured learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and other school staff.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

GCSEs including good literacy and numeracy

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start | Royston, Hertfordshire

Full-Time Only | Temporary to Permanent | SEND Experience Essential

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm

Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent

Start Date: Immediate start preferred

Pay: £100-£115 per day

Transport: Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements essential

Job Description

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for an immediate start and a long-term opportunity in special education?

We are recruiting a reliable, patient and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Royston, Hertfordshire. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position offering the potential to secure permanent employment and access specialist training and career development opportunities.

Candidates with previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are available to start immediately are particularly encouraged to apply.

Important: This is a full-time position only. You must be available Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm, and have your own transport or reliable commuting arrangements. The school is most accessible by car.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access education, develop communication skills, build confidence and become more independent.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Supporting classroom learning, activities and individual learning targets.
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence.
• Helping maintain a positive, safe and structured learning environment.
• Working closely with teachers and other school staff.
• Adapting your approach to meet individual pupil needs.

Specialist Training and Career Progression

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term career in SEND education.

Once permanent, training opportunities include:

• Makaton - supporting communication and language development.
• LEGO Therapy - encouraging social interaction and communication.
• PRICE training - specialist approaches to managing challenging situations safely.
• IEPs (Individual Education Plans) - supporting personalised learning and development.
• Sensory learning - understanding and supporting sensory needs.
• Manual handling - developing safe working practices where required.
• Thrive - supporting emotional wellbeing and development.
• Further specialist SEND training - expanding your knowledge and professional skills.

These opportunities can help you develop specialist expertise, improve your confidence and progress within special education.

Training availability will depend on the school's arrangements and the requirements of the role.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND - essential.
• GCSEs, including good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A patient, caring and committed attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• A reliable and professional approach to work.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.
• Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements.
• Part-time applicants cannot be considered. Candidates who can start immediately and meet all essential requirements are preferred.

Working Hours and Contract

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire.

Hours: 8:30am-4:40pm, Monday to Friday.

Working pattern: Full-time only.

Contract: Temporary to permanent.

Start date: Immediate start preferred.

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.