KS4 SEN Teaching Assistant | Calm, Trusted Support

Loyal Blue Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Blue Recruitment is assisting a specialist SEN school in Watford to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant for Key Stage 4. You will support pupils to access learning and work with teachers and SEN staff to foster confidence and independence.

The role focuses on pupils with autism and complex needs, providing individual and classroom support, building trusting relationships, and using de-escalation strategies. A full induction and safeguarding training are provided.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and approachable.
• Confident supporting young people with additional needs.
• Able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Comfortable supporting behaviour and using de-escalation strategies.
• Reliable and able to provide the consistency these pupils need.
• Willing to work closely with teachers and other support staff.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Willing to learn and take guidance from experienced SEN professionals.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with autism, SEN and complex additional needs.
• Providing individual and classroom-based support.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Helping pupils engage with lessons and activities.
• Supporting behaviour calmly and confidently.
• Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Following the school’s behaviour and safeguarding procedures.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team.
• Helping pupils develop their confidence and independence.
• Contributing to a short report at the end of each day.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Consistency

Building trust

Safeguarding

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Job description

Loyal Blue Recruitment is assisting a specialist SEN school in Watford to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant for Key Stage 4. You will support pupils to access learning and work with teachers and SEN staff to foster confidence and independence.

The role focuses on pupils with autism and complex needs, providing individual and classroom support, building trusting relationships, and using de-escalation strategies. A full induction and safeguarding training are provided.