Permanent SEND Teaching Assistant — Nurture & Grow Pupils

Educo Recruitment; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Supportive leadership team

Ongoing recruitment consultant support

Job summary

Educo Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming SEND school in Welwyn Garden City to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. The role focuses on supporting pupils with special educational needs, helping them engage with learning and develop confidence and independence.

You will work closely with teachers and the support team, providing tailored assistance and ensuring a calm, safe learning environment for every pupil.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Patient, empathetic and nurturing.
• Reliable and committed to the role.
• Confident working as part of a team.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Resilient and calm in challenging situations.
• Keen to develop knowledge and experience within SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Assist with learning and classroom activities.
• Offer encouragement and emotional support.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and independence skills.
• Support positive behaviour and a calm learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and other professionals.
• Adapt approach to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

Passionate about children

Patient and empathetic

Reliable and committed

Team player

Positive relationships with pupils

Resilient

Willing to develop SEND knowledge

Job description

Educo Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming SEND school in Welwyn Garden City to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. The role focuses on supporting pupils with special educational needs, helping them engage with learning and develop confidence and independence.

You will work closely with teachers and the support team, providing tailored assistance and ensuring a calm, safe learning environment for every pupil.