SEND Support Assistant

Envision-Education-2; St Albans; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training worth £144.50

Interviews via Zoom

Google rating 4.9/5

Job summary

Envision Education is seeking a SEND Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEND school in St Albans. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm, within a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

You will provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with additional needs, help implement education plans, create engaging resources, and work with teachers and therapists to promote independence and positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in UK schools is required.
• DBS check is required or applicants willing to apply.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring, and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and/or small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils with learning, communication, social, and emotional development.
• Assist pupils during therapy sessions and follow IEP/Support plans.
• Help create engaging learning resources and activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff to meet each pupil's needs.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Enhanced DBS via Update Service

Job description

SEND Support Assistant (CS-MPS 3007) St. Albans, England

SEND Support Assistant

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm | St Albans

Are you looking for a rewarding role as a SEND Support Assistant?
Do you live in or around St Albans?

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and want to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive SEND school in St Albans as a SEND Support Assistant. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential through personalised, engaging, and multi-sensory learning.

The Role

As a SEND Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and/or small group support for pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Support pupils with their learning, communication, social, and emotional development.
• Assist pupils during therapy sessions and follow individual education and support plans.
• Help prepare engaging learning resources and classroom activities.
• Promote pupils' independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to meet each pupil's individual needs.
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Requirements

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people within a UK educational setting.
• Has experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Assistant (desirable but not essential).
• Holds an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or is happy to apply for one.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is patient, caring, proactive, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Why Register with Envision Education?

• Specialists in securing long-term and permanent roles for teachers and education support staff.
• Access to opportunities that match your preferred location, role, and salary expectations.
• A quick and efficient registration process, with interviews currently conducted via Zoom.
• An excellent track record of placing education professionals quickly and successfully.
• A friendly, experienced team that genuinely puts candidates first.
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google.
• Free CPD training worth £144.50 once you've been cleared to work.
• Opportunities across primary, secondary, and SEND schools throughout London and the Home Counties.

Pay: Competitive and dependent on qualifications, experience, and skills.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Applicants must be UK residents or hold a valid visa permitting them to work in the UK.

You must have or be willing to apply for a child only DBS check, ideally on update service