SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Aspire People; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Royston, Hertfordshire. You will support children with SEND to access learning, develop communication and independence, and participate in school life within a safe, structured environment.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm, with temporary-to-permanent progression and access to specialist training. Reliable transport is essential to reach the school daily.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND - essential.
• GCSEs, including good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A patient, reliable and committed approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Confidence supporting children with a range of additional needs.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm.
• Own transport or reliable commuting to the school every day.
• Candidates must be able to commit to the full working week.

Responsibilities

• You will support children and young people with SEND, helping them access learning, develop communication and independence, build confidence and participate in school life.
• You will work alongside teaching staff to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs, helping create a safe, structured and positive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Reliability

Education

GCSEs including good literacy and numeracy

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Royston, Hertfordshire | Full-Time | Temp to Perm

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm

Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: ASAP or after your current notice period

Transport: Own transport or reliable commuting arrangements essential

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant - Build Your Career in SEND Education

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity with excellent potential for career progression and specialist training?

We are recruiting a reliable, patient and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Royston, Hertfordshire. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position, offering the opportunity to establish yourself within a school and develop your skills through further training once you become permanent.

Please note: This is a full-time position only. Part-time availability cannot be accommodated. Reliable transport is essential, as the school is most accessible by car.

The Role

You will support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning, develop communication and independence, build confidence and participate in school life.

You will work alongside teaching staff to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs, helping create a safe, structured and positive learning environment.

Career Progression and Specialist Training

One of the key benefits of this opportunity is the potential to progress into a permanent position, with access to further professional development and specialist training.

• Makaton and alternative communication approaches.


• LEGO Therapy.


• PRICE training.


• Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised learning support.


• Sensory learning and sensory-based approaches.


• Manual handling.


• Thrive approaches to emotional wellbeing and development.


• Further specialist SEND training and development opportunities.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND - essential.


• GCSEs, including good literacy and numeracy skills.


• A patient, reliable and committed approach.


• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.


• Confidence supporting children with a range of additional needs.


• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm.


• Own transport or a reliable means of commuting to the school every day.


• Candidates must be able to commit to the full working week.

Hours and Contract

Monday to Friday.

8:30am-4:40pm.

Full-time only.

Temporary to permanent.

Start ASAP or following your current notice period.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.