SEND Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Envision Education; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education is partnering with a welcoming specialist school in Hemel Hempstead to recruit an unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. This temporary/supply role involves supporting pupils with SEND across classes and assisting teachers to enable access to learning.

No formal teaching qualification is required; you should be patient, proactive and keen to help children with additional needs, with an enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred or willingness to obtain

Qualifications

• UK classroom experience or school support work.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service preferred or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication and a patient, positive approach.
• Genuine interest in supporting children with SEND.
• Team player with ability to follow guidance from teaching staff.
• Ability to commute to Hemel Hempstead or live locally.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom, one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist teachers with delivering lessons and activities.
• Encourage pupil participation and independent work.
• Adapt support to individual pupil needs.
• Observe progress and share feedback with teachers.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to meet learning goals.

Skills

UK experience

DBS (Update Service)

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Local commute

Job description

Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Location: Hemel Hempstead Job Type: Temporary / Supply / Full-time Start Date: Immediate

Looking to start or develop your career in education?

Envision Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Hemel Hempstead that is looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join its team.

You'll support pupils across different classes, working alongside teachers and other support staff to help children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) access learning, build confidence and develop their skills.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to gain further experience in a specialist school setting.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting pupils in the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Helping teachers deliver lessons and prepare classroom activities.
• Encouraging pupils to participate in learning and complete their work.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, adapting your approach to suit their individual needs.
• Observing pupils' progress and sharing feedback with teachers.
• Helping maintain a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Working closely with teachers and support staff to meet pupils' learning and development needs.

What we're looking for

• Previous UK experience working in a school or supporting children with SEND. A relevant reference will be required.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Good communication skills and a patient, positive approach.
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• The ability to work well as part of a team and follow guidance from teaching staff.
• The ability to commute to Hemel Hempstead or live locally.

No formal teaching qualification is required for this role. We're looking for someone dependable, enthusiastic and keen to make a difference.