Supply Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide support in a welcoming specialist school in St Albans. This role offers a chance to make a real impact while working flexibly in a rewarding environment. Ideal for those looking to gain experience or utilize their existing skills, fostering a positive learning atmosphere for students with additional needs.

Benefits

Access to training and development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Support from dedicated consultants

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN setting is great, but not essential.
• Personal or professional experience supporting individuals with additional needs valued.
• A positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Stepping in to support classrooms on a day-to-day basis.
• Providing care and encouragement to students.
• Creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Make Every Day Count!
Location: St Albans
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Term Time Only
Position: Day-to-Day Supply
Via Aspire People - Specialists in Education Recruitment

Looking for a role where no two days are the same and every smile matters? We're on the lookout for a SEN Teaching Assistant who's ready to dive into a rewarding, varied role supporting students with additional needs.

You'll be joining a supportive and friendly environment, working day-to-day in a welcoming specialist school that supports children and young people with a range of complex learning needs.

Whether you're looking to build your experience or use your existing skills to make a difference, this is a brilliant opportunity to work flexibly while making a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing:
Stepping in to support classrooms on a day-to-day basis

Helping students engage with learning in a fun and meaningful way

Providing care, encouragement, and a calm, consistent presence

Supporting the class teacher and working collaboratively with a dedicated team

Assisting with personal care and sensory needs where required

Creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For:
Experience in an SEN setting is great, but not essential

Personal or professional experience supporting individuals with additional needs (e.g. family carers, youth work, social care) is valued just as highly

A positive, can-do attitude and bags of patience

Flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to get involved

Someone who's ready to learn, grow and be part of a passionate support team

What You'll Get from Aspire People:
A dedicated consultant who really listens to what you're looking for

Access to training and development opportunities

Flexible day-to-day work that fits your schedule

Friendly support from a team that truly cares about your success

This is more than a job-it's a chance to change lives while enjoying the flexibility and variety that supply work offers.

Ready to make a difference, one day at a time? Apply today via Aspire People!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.