SEN school Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

CPD and training

Refer a friend scheme

Safeguarding training

Excellent facilities

Ongoing support from consultants

Job summary

Supply Desk are seeking a professional, compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in the Hemel Hempstead area, starting this September. This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with SEN and creating a safe, engaging learning environment.

You will work with teachers and support staff to provide tailored assistance, helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
• Inclusive ethics; safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging and accessible learning activities
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, and life skills
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals to support individual pupil needs

Skills

Experience with children

SEN support experience

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Hemel Hempstead

Location: Hemel Hempstead area

Start-date: September

Contract type: Full-time

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Supply Desk are seeking a professional, compassionate, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in the Hemel Hempstead area, starting this September.

This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and is committed to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will be patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic, with a genuine desire to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils, helping them engage with learning and develop their confidence, independence, and social skills. The role may involve supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis or within small groups, adapting activities to meet individual needs, and providing encouragement throughout the school day.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive SEN school where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued. Whether you have previous SEN experience or are looking to develop your career within special education, you will be encouraged to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging and accessible learning activities
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, and life skills
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals to support individual pupil needs

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable
• Passion for supporting the development of learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• Inclusive ethics
• Knowledge, maintenance, and promotion of safeguarding

What we offer

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development, including CPD and training
• Refer a friend scheme

We offer a £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards