SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Bushey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Bushey, Hertfordshire, is seeking a patient SEN Teaching Assistant to support secondary students with additional needs in a specialist setting. The role involves one-to-one and small-group work, helping pupils build confidence and independence.

You will foster positive relationships, support emotional regulation and inclusive learning, and adapt your approach to meet individual needs. Salary is determined by qualifications and experience in line with the client's pay policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, autism, SEMH or related fields is beneficial.
• Transferable skills and willingness to learn are encouraged.
• Salary determined by qualifications and experience per client pay policy.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, one-to-one and in small groups.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt approach to meet individual needs.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

£90-£100 per day | Bushey, Hertfordshire

Are you patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people succeed?

We are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist secondary school in Bushey, supporting secondary school students with additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping pupils build confidence, develop independence and overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

• Support pupils in lessons, one-to-one and in small groups.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs.

About You

• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Calm and confident when managing challenging situations.
• Strong communicators who can build positive relationships.
• Flexible, proactive and committed to pupil wellbeing.

Previous experience in SEN, autism, SEMH, education, care, youth work or behaviour support is beneficial. Candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy