SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Are you a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a specialist educational setting?

This SEN Teaching Assistant - Hemel Hempstead role is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and highly regarded SEN school, working with pupils who require tailored academic, emotional, and behavioural support. You will become part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant - Hemel Hempstead, you will support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Dyslexia, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals, you will help create a positive and engaging learning environment where every learner can thrive.

About the School

• Specialist SEN setting supporting approximately 55 students
• Small class sizes of 6-8 learners
• Highly supportive and collaborative staff team
• Access to Occupational Therapists, Specialist Teachers, and external professionals
• A holistic approach to education, wellbeing, and development

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant - Hemel Hempstead, you will:

• Provide classroom and 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs
• Support learners' academic, social, and emotional development
• Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Contribute to personalised learning plans and interventions

Role Details

• Permanent position
• £21,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• September start
• Hemel Hempstead

This SEN Teaching Assistant - Hemel Hempstead position would suit candidates with experience working within SEN schools, mainstream schools, alternative provisions, care settings, or those with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

The successful applicant for the role will be passionate about supporting vulnerable learners, confident building positive relationships, and committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Interviews for the position will be taking place next Wednesday throughout the day.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hemel Hempstead

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£20,000 Per Month

Published at

23-06-2026

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