SEN Teaching Assistant

Moore Teachers Ltd; Ware; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Teachers is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties at a specialist school in Hertfordshire. The role involves assisting the class teacher and delivering learning activities across the school day, including swimming with pupils weekly.

The school educates 2–19-year-olds with EHCPs, has an Outstanding Ofsted rating (2024), and offers a supportive environment with strong parental and community links.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school setting or similar environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a classroom and wider school team.
• Patient, positive and adaptable approach to support pupils.
• Willingness to support pupils across different aspects of their school day.
• Experience with children with complex or SEN needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• SEN Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Working as part of a team under the direction of the Class Teacher.
• Supporting pupils with their learning and development across different areas of the school.
• Suitable for candidates with relevant experience and/or qualifications supporting children.

Skills

SEND experience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist School – Hertfordshire

Are you looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant job in Hertfordshire? Would you enjoy supporting children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties in a specialist educational setting?

Moore Teachers is working with an Outstanding specialist school in Hertfordshire seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional and complex needs. The school caters for pupils aged 2–19, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The Role

• SEN Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties
• Working as part of a team under the direction of the Class Teacher
• Supporting pupils with their learning and development across different areas of the school
• Suitable for candidates with relevant experience and/or qualifications supporting children
• The school's own role information states that the position includes swimming with pupils at least once a week
• An excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience within specialist SEND education

The School

• Specialist Hertfordshire school for pupils aged 2–19 with severe and complex learning difficulties
• Mixed provision supporting around 190 pupils
• The school highlights an excellent range of resources and facilities to support pupils' learning
• Outstanding Ofsted rating, following its most recent inspection in April 2024
• Ofsted highlighted the expertise of staff and the school's bespoke approach to curriculum provision, noting that pupils make exceptional progress and that staff know pupils extremely well
• The school also describes strong relationships with parents, families, associated professionals and the wider community

Can You Offer?

• A genuine commitment to supporting children and young people with SEND
• Relevant experience and/or qualifications to support pupils' learning
• The ability to work effectively as part of a classroom and wider school team
• A patient, positive and adaptable approach
• A willingness to support pupils across different aspects of their school day

We Can Offer You

• Our support and experience as the primary specialist working in partnership with Herts Education
• A very competitive rate of pay
• Pay under PAYE plus additional employee benefits
• Health and wellbeing support
• Support throughout the recruitment and placement process

Key Information

• Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Setting: Specialist SEND School
• Age Range: 2–19
• Location: Hertfordshire
• Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other safeguarding checks.

Ethical Conduct

All roles advertised by Moore Teachers are genuine live vacancies