SEND Teaching Assistant – Stevenage

AP Education; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Curriculum platforms

CPD opportunities

Training by Head of Education

Dedicated Education Coordinator

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support learners with complex needs in Stevenage. You will provide face-to-face 2:1 support alongside a Tutor across Early Years to KS4, and help prepare learning materials for core subjects while implementing positive behaviour strategies.

Applicants with HLTA certification are preferred, but those with at least two years UK experience in education or therapeutic settings are welcome. Weekly pay and ongoing CPD opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH or in therapeutic settings.
• Proven ability to work with learners from Early Years to KS4.
• Willingness to work flexibly in term-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 2:1 support alongside a Tutor.
• Assist in preparing learning materials for maths, english, science.
• Apply positive behaviour strategies to support learning.
• Maintain daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with professionals as needed.
• Support transitions to mainstream or specialist settings where appropriate.

Skills

2:1 SEND support

Behaviour management

Excellent communication

Education

HLTA certification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Stevenage

Location: Stevenage

Hourly Rate: £18-£23

Flexible Hours: 10-30 Hours per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 2:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Stevenage and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll provide face-to-face 2:1 support, working alongside a Tutor with students from Early Years to KS4.
• Assist preparing learning materials for the core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Assist the Tutor to write detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.