SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Puckeridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs at a welcoming school in Ware. You will work closely with pupils, providing encouragement, reassurance and tailored support throughout the school day.

This role offers the chance to develop experience in SEN and education, working alongside experienced teachers and support staff while making a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with SEN and additional needs.
• Experienced working with children or young people.
• Calm, patient, nurturing and resilient.
• Confident supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Able to build positive relationships with children.
• Creative, enthusiastic and proactive in their approach.
• Strong communicator and reliable team player.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and classroom-based support to pupils with SEN and additional needs.
• Encourage and motivate pupils to participate positively in learning.
• Support children with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Use patient, creative and adaptable approaches to overcome barriers to learning.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, trusting and professional relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual needs.
• Promote the welfare, safeguarding and wellbeing of every child.

Skills

Calm and patient

Nurturing

Resilient

Good communication

Team player

Creativity

Proactive

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Have you ever considered working in education? What about supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

A rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Ware is now available at a welcoming school looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join their team.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Ware is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

You will work closely with pupils who have additional needs, providing encouragement, reassurance and tailored support throughout the school day. The SEN Teaching Assistant will play an important role in creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience within SEN and education. The school in Ware offers a supportive environment where you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff while making a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

Key Responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant in Ware

• Provide individual and classroom-based support to pupils with SEN and additional needs.
• Encourage and motivate pupils to participate positively in learning.
• Support children with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Use patient, creative and adaptable approaches to overcome barriers to learning.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, trusting and professional relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual needs.
• Promote the welfare, safeguarding and wellbeing of every child.

The successful candidate for this position will be:

• Passionate about supporting children with SEN and additional needs.
• Experienced working with children or young people.
• Calm, patient, nurturing and resilient.
• Confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Able to build positive relationships with children.
• Creative, enthusiastic and proactive in their approach.
• A strong communicator and reliable team player.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Why Join?

• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and SEN training.
• Valuable experience working with children with additional needs.
• Collaborative team of experienced education professionals.
• Opportunities for career progression within education.
• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference.

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