Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Envision Education; St Albans; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in welcoming and inclusive schools in St Albans. You will help children with special educational needs access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

Key responsibilities include providing classroom, 1:1 and small group support, collaborating with teachers, and helping with communication, emotional regulation and behaviour. Immediate start and DBS required for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of UK experience working with children or in a care setting.
• Patient, proactive and caring approach; SEND experience preferred.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, with immediate start.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to commute to St Albans or live locally.
• No formal Teaching Assistant qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, 1:1 and small group support tailored to pupils' individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to deliver engaging, accessible learning activities.
• Support pupils' communication, emotional regulation and behaviour using a patient and consistent approach.
• Encourage pupils' participation, confidence and independence.
• Observe pupils' progress and share feedback with teachers.

Skills

UK experience

SEND experience

Enhanced DBS

Full-time availability

St Albans commuting

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in welcoming and inclusive schools in St Albans. You will help children with special educational needs and disabilities access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

Key Responsibilities for a Teaching Assistant:

• Provide classroom, 1:1 and small group support tailored to pupils' individual needs.

• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to deliver engaging, accessible learning activities.

• Support pupils' communication, emotional regulation and behaviour using a patient and consistent approach.

• Encourage pupils' participation, confidence and independence.

• Observe pupils' progress and share feedback with teachers.

For this role, you will have:

• At least 3 months of UK experience working with children or in a care setting (reference required).

• A patient, proactive and caring approach, with SEND experience preferred.

• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, and readiness for an immediate start.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• The ability to commute to St Albans or live locally.

• No formal Teaching Assistant qualification is required.

Why register with Envision Education?

• Specialists in securing long-term and permanent placements for teachers and support staff, including Teaching Assistants.

• Able to match jobs to your preferences, whether it is location, job type or pay expectations.

• Quick and efficient registration process, with interviews via Zoom.

• We secure roles swiftly and effectively for education professionals.

• Friendly team that always puts job seekers' interests first.

• Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google.

• We work with primary and secondary schools across London and the Home Counties.