SEND Teaching Assistant

Envision Education; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Hemel Hempstead for September. You will support pupils with SEND, work with teachers to deliver inclusive lessons, and provide 1:1 or small group support to help children progress academically and socially.

The role emphasizes a calm, patient, and caring approach, with a focus on independence and social development in a safe learning environment. DBS check and UK residency or visa are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in the UK is essential.
• Experience with SEND, Autism, ADHD, or related needs is desirable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND, delivering inclusive lessons.
• Work with the class teacher to deliver engaging activities.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support, adapting activities to learning needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Hemel Hempstead - September Start!

Are you passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and support them in daily activities at school? Do you have experience working with children and want to make a real difference every day?

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, ambitious, and inclusive school in Hemel Hempstead for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an amazing opportunity for a patient, caring, and enthusiastic individual who will be helping children thrive both academically and socially.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, and speech and language needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging, inclusive, and accessible lessons.
• Provide 1:1 and/or small group support, adapting daily activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage pupils' independence, confidence, and social development during learning sessions, therapies, and playtimes.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment where every child can progress and succeed.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children in the UK is essential; experience supporting children with SEND, Autism, ADHD, or other additional needs is desirable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A calm, patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

If you're a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Hemel Hempstead, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Envision Education is also committed to following a policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.