SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary (MLD) Support & Growth

Academics Ltd; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Valuable experience in a secondary学校

Training and professional development

Friendly, collaborative staff

Career progression in education/SEN

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with Moderate Learning Difficulties in Hemel Hempstead.

You will work with teachers and the SEN team to provide tailored support in classrooms, 1:1, and small-group interventions, helping students engage with learning and progress confidently. The role focuses on developing literacy, numeracy, independence, and communication skills within a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering student resilience and

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within SEN, particularly with MLD.
• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Patient, nurturing, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt your approach to meet individual learning needs.
• Confidence supporting students with a range of needs and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Providing in-class, 1:1, and small-group support for students with MLD
• Supporting students with literacy, numeracy, and structured learning activities
• Assisting teachers in delivering adapted and accessible lessons
• Helping students remain focused, engaged, and motivated during learning
• Supporting pupils to develop their independence, confidence, and communication skills
• Maintaining a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Building strong, trusting, and positive relationships with students
• Supporting students' social, emotional, and academic development
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers and the SEN team

Skills

Nurturing

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Academics Ltd. is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with Moderate Learning Difficulties in Hemel Hempstead.

You will work with teachers and the SEN team to provide tailored support in classrooms, 1:1, and small-group interventions, helping students engage with learning and progress confidently. The role focuses on developing literacy, numeracy, independence, and communication skills within a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering student resilience and