SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Ware

Specialist School Setting | £19,711 Annual Salary

Education and Training Sector

PMLD & SLD Focus | Excellent Career Progression

About the Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Ware, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including PMLD and SLD.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to pupils' daily lives while gaining valuable experience to support a long-term career in education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD and SLD
• Assist students with complex learning, sensory, and communication needs
• Support personal care needs with dignity and respect
• Use visual supports, sensory approaches, and personalised interventions
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and social interaction
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and support teams
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Career Progression Opportunities

This Ware role is an excellent stepping stone into a range of specialist education and care careers, including:

• SEN or Primary Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• SENCO
• Behaviour or Pastoral Leadership

The hands-on experience you'll gain supporting pupils with PMLD and SLD is highly valued across education and training pathways.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN, PMLD, or SLD
• Demonstrates a calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Has a genuine passion for education and supporting additional needs
• Is motivated by long-term career development in specialist settings
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively

What's on Offer - SEN Teaching Assistant

• £19,711 annual salary (equivalent to £460-£500 per week)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear and achievable career progression pathways
• Valuable experience within a specialist school environment

If you are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant role in Ware that offers both impact and progression within a PMLD and SLD setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career Ware and in specialist education and training Sector.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ware

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£19,711 Per Month

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English