Impactful SLD Specialist SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teach Now; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Hertfordshire to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in a specialist primary school. The role involves 1:1 and group support, helping access personalised learning, and assisting with communication strategies.

The post emphasizes safeguarding and building strong relationships with pupils and staff, contributing to pupils’ daily development.

Qualifications

• Patient, kind and genuinely passionate about working with children.
• Calm and resilient when supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Reliable, positive and able to provide consistency.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1, small-group and classroom support.
• Helping pupils access individualised learning activities.
• Supporting communication using visual or alternative strategies where required.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction.
• Supporting sensory needs, emotional regulation and transitions.
• Building secure and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Supporting personal care where this forms part of an individual pupil plan.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Teach Now is seeking an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Hertfordshire to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in a specialist primary school. The role involves 1:1 and group support, helping access personalised learning, and assisting with communication strategies.

The post emphasizes safeguarding and building strong relationships with pupils and staff, contributing to pupils’ daily development.