Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive school team

Permanent role potential

Competitive pay

Job summary

Senploy in Hertfordshire is seeking a dedicated SEND Classroom Support Worker to assist pupils with learning, personal development and emotional wellbeing. You will work with teachers to deliver tailored activities, support 1:1 and small groups, and help promote confidence and positive engagement within a safe environment.

The role involves supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour approaches, promoting communication and social skills, and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• Is caring, patient, and committed to making a difference
• Has an interest in supporting children and young people with SEND
• Has previous SEN experience (preferred but not essential, as training can be provided)
• Understands or has experience supporting autism, ADHD, or communication needs
• Can remain calm and consistent when supporting challenging situations
• Builds positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Holds an enhanced Adult & Child DBS on the update service

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small group sessions
• Helping deliver personalised learning activities and classroom support
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive engagement
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour approaches
• Promoting communication, social skills, and relationship building
• Creating a safe, structured, and encouraging learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and wider support teams

Skills

Caring

Patience

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Communication

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Job description

Location: Near Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm (Term Time Only)

Contract: Full-Time | Temp to Perm Opportunity

About the Position

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support pupils with their learning, personal development, and emotional wellbeing. You will work alongside teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored support based around each pupil's individual needs and EHCP outcomes.

The role will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small group sessions


• Helping deliver personalised learning activities and classroom support


• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive engagement


• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour approaches


• Promoting communication, social skills, and relationship building


• Creating a safe, structured, and encouraging learning environment


• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and wider support teams

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is caring, patient, and committed to making a difference


• Has an interest in supporting children and young people with SEND


• Has previous SEN experience (preferred but not essential, as training can be provided)


• Understands or has experience supporting autism, ADHD, or communication needs


• Can remain calm and consistent when supporting challenging situations


• Builds positive relationships with pupils and colleagues


• Holds an enhanced Adult & Child DBS on the update service

What You Will Receive:

• Competitive daily pay based on experience


• Access to training and professional development


• Support from an experienced and friendly school team


• A rewarding opportunity within a specialist education setting


• The chance to move into a permanent role

Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position.