SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Title:Teaching Assistant Specialist SEN School
Location: Stanstead Abbotts
Salary: £19,711 (Actual)
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 34 hours per week (MondayFriday, 8.45am3.45pm, 30?minute lunch)


About the Role

A highly supportive specialist school near Hoddesdon is looking for enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join their team. The school supports pupils aged 219 with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour. Staff work in a warm, collaborative environment with excellent facilities and resources.
This is a rewarding role where you will help pupils learn, grow and achieve their personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with personal care, social development, hygiene, first aid and general welfare
• Provide administrative support to teachers (photocopying, filing, record keeping)
• Assist with planning and delivering individual education plans
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate records
• Use specialist knowledge or experience to support learning
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals
• Promote inclusion and help pupils integrate with peers
• Support pupils during swimming or hydrotherapy sessions

What Were Looking For

You do not need previous experience as a Teaching Assistant. Applicants with backgrounds in care, childcare, youth work or supporting vulnerable people are encouraged to apply.

Ideal Qualities

• Willingness to undertake training and gain relevant qualifications
• Adaptable communication skills to meet a range of pupil needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Understanding of need-led education and care plans
• A compassionate, patient and resilient approach

Career Development

This school is committed to developing its staff. Over 90% of their current teaching staff began as Teaching Assistants. Opportunities include:

• Degrees
• Teacher training
• Masters programmes
• Specialist SEN qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to build a long-term career in education or care within a supportive and well-resourced environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hailey

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£18,000 Per Month

Published at

03-05-2026

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