SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

Development opportunities

Specialist provision experience

Career development

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism, ADHD and related needs at a specialist provision in Hemel Hempstead.

The role offers a competitive daily rate and part-time pattern, with opportunities for professional development and progression within education and specialist services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Understanding of Autism and/or ADHD.
• Patient, consistent and nurturing approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Genuine interest in developing within specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Delivering consistent 1:1 support tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Supporting pupils with learning, communication and sensory needs.
• Implementing personalised learning and behavioural strategies.
• Using visual communication tools and sensory approaches.
• Promoting independence, confidence and social development.
• Supporting personal care requirements where appropriate.
• Maintaining a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and wider support teams.
• Monitoring and encouraging pupil engagement and progress.

Skills

Experience supporting children with an

Understanding of Autism/ ADHD

Patient and nurturing approach

Interpersonal and communication skills

Team collaboration

Interest in specialist education

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1 Autism & ADHD Support

Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: 95- 100 per day
Working Pattern: Part-Time - 3 Days Per Week
School Type: Specialist Provision

Are you looking to develop your experience within the Education and Training Sector?

We are recruiting for a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Hemel Hempstead, providing targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Autism, ADHD and complex learning, communication and sensory needs.

This role in Hemel Hempstead would suit an experienced SEN professional who is passionate about supporting young people and interested in developing a long-term career within education or specialist services.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering consistent 1:1 support tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Supporting pupils with learning, communication and sensory needs.
• Implementing personalised learning and behavioural strategies.
• Using visual communication tools and sensory approaches.
• Promoting independence, confidence and social development.
• Supporting personal care requirements where appropriate.
• Maintaining a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and wider support teams.
• Monitoring and encouraging pupil engagement and progress.

What We're Looking For

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• An understanding of Autism and/or ADHD.
• A patient, consistent and nurturing approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine interest in developing within specialist education.

Develop Your Career as a SEN Teaching Assistant!

Working within a specialist provisions in Hemel Hempstead provides valuable practical experience that can support future education and training pathways.

Depending on your long-term ambitions, this experience could support progression towards roles including:

• SEN or Primary Teacher
• SENCO
• Educational Psychologist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Behaviour or Pastoral Specialist

Why Work as a SEN Teaching Assistant at Academics?

• Competitive daily rate of 95- 100
• Part-time working pattern
• Dedicated consultant support
• Professional development opportunities
• Experience within specialist provision
• Opportunities to develop your education career

If you're ready to build your SEN experience in Hemel Hempstead and take the next step towards a rewarding career in the education and training sector.

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