Primary SEN TA: 1:1 & Small-Group Support, Long-Term

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire to recruit a caring SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant. The role starts 2nd November 2026 on a full-time basis, with daily rate of 95–125 per day, providing targeted 1:1 and small-group support to primary pupils with a range of needs.

You will work closely with class teachers and SEN staff to help pupils access learning, develop independence and progress academically, socially and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, LSA, LSP or SEN support worker.
• Experience supporting children with SEN in a primary school.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Patient, nurturing and able to build relationships.
• Desirable TA/SEN qualifications or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support across the primary phase.
• Support pupils with additional and special educational needs.
• Assist pupils to access learning and develop independence.
• Support social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SEN staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Deliver interventions and support individual learning plans.
• Build positive relationships and encourage pupil confidence.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

SEN experience

Teamwork & communication

Patience & nurturing

Education

TA/SEN qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire to recruit a caring SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant. The role starts 2nd November 2026 on a full-time basis, with daily rate of 95–125 per day, providing targeted 1:1 and small-group support to primary pupils with a range of needs.

You will work closely with class teachers and SEN staff to help pupils access learning, develop independence and progress academically, socially and