Impactful SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time, St Albans

Educo Recruitment Ltd.; St Albans; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

School-based experience

Job summary

Educo Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role in St Albans. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND, aiding their learning, communication, social and emotional development.

You will collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individualised plans, adapting activities to meet diverse needs and encouraging confidence, independence and engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school, nursery, care, or similar setting is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) is required.
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and nurturing when supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils' learning, communication, social and emotional development.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support plans.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and engagement in learning.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment and build trust with pupils.
• Assist with daily routines and support after-school clubs where needed.
• Monitor progress and share observations with the teaching team.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Empathetic

Resilient

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Job description

Educo Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role in St Albans. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND, aiding their learning, communication, social and emotional development.

You will collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individualised plans, adapting activities to meet diverse needs and encouraging confidence, independence and engagement in learning.