Sen Teaching Assistant

Job description

Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant - Buntingford

Supporting young people, one small win at a time.

Are you based in or near Watford, Hatfield, St Albans, Luton or Stevenage and looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference?

We’re working with a welcoming, supportive school in Buntingford who are on the lookout for a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This isn’t just another classroom role. It’s a chance to be that steady, encouraging presence a child relies on. The one who spots the small breakthroughs, celebrates them, and helps build confidence every single day.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with additional needs, both 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping create a calm, inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to tailor support
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour

What we’re looking for:

• Someone patient, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about SEN
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is essential
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset

Why this role stands out:

• A friendly, nurturing school where staff are truly valued
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within SEN
• A role where no two days are the same, and every day matters

If you’re looking for something meaningful, where your support has a lasting impact, this could be just the role for you.

If this sounds like your kind of role, let’s chat. We’d love to hear what you’re looking for and how we can support your next step.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Buntingford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

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