Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Envision Education; Watford; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education in Watford is seeking a dedicated Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time role. You will support pupils with learning needs in a warm, well-resourced school environment.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm, you will provide 1:1 support, assist with off-site activities, and collaborate with therapists and staff to promote development and inclusion. Ideal candidates show immediate availability, have experience with children, hold a CHILD ONLY DBS or be willing to

Qualifications

• Immediate availability.
• Experience working with children and a reference to support it.
• A CHILD ONLY DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Live local to Watford or within a commutable distance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD)/Autism to help children meet developmental milestones.
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment as a Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant.
• Participate in off-site learning opportunities, supporting the children in varied settings.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff to prioritise progress as a Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant.

Job description

Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant - Watford

Join a fantastic school in Watford as a full-time Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to support children's learning and development in a highly supportive environment.

With class sizes capped at 10 pupils and an average of 5 staff members per team, you'll be joining a well-resourced school with excellent facilities, including sensory rooms, a soft playroom and a hydrotherapy pool. The learning experience is further enhanced by weekly off-site activities and strong support from therapists and medical staff.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)/Autism to help children meet their developmental milestones as a SEND Teaching Assistant.
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment as a Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant.
• Participate in off-site learning opportunities, supporting the children in varied settings.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff to prioritise progress as a Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant.

Requirements:

• Immediate availability.
• Experience working with children and a reference to support it.
• A CHILD ONLY DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Live local to Watford or within a commutable distance.

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.