Permanent Teaching Assistant

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

Permanent Teaching Assistant – SEND School

Location: Welwyn Garden City and surrounding areas

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding permanent opportunity within a specialist SEND setting?

We are working on behalf of a welcoming and supportive SEND school in Welwyn Garden City and the surrounding areas, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with children and young people and wants to make a genuine difference to their education, development and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will play an important role in helping pupils to engage with learning, develop their confidence and independence, and reach their individual potential.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assisting with learning and classroom activities
• Providing encouragement and emotional support
• Helping pupils to develop their communication, social and independence skills
• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm, safe learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals
• Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil

About You

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

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

Previous experience working within a SEND, education, care, youth work or support setting would be highly beneficial. However, candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude and passion for the role are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Permanent position
• Excellent rates of pay, dependent on experience
• Supportive leadership team and experienced SEND staff
• Opportunity to develop your SEND knowledge and experience
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at Educo Recruitment

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.