SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start | Royston, Hertfordshire
Immediate Start | Full-Time Only | Temp to Perm | Specialist Training & Career Progression

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm
Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent
Start Date: ASAP - candidates available immediately preferred
Transport: Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements essential

SEN Teaching Assistant - Available to Start Immediately?
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant available to start work immediately and looking for a full-time opportunity with long-term career prospects?

We are currently recruiting a reliable, patient and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Royston, Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who is ready to start a new role as soon as possible.

The position is offered on a full-time, temporary-to-permanent basis, with the potential to secure a permanent position and access specialist training to support your professional development.

Please note: This is a full-time position only. Applicants must be available Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm. You must also have your own transport or reliable commuting arrangements, as the school is most accessible by car.

The Role
You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence and build independence within a safe and supportive school environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing tailored support to children with SEND.
Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities.
Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.
Supporting individual learning needs and education plans.
Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
Maintaining a patient, consistent and supportive approach.
Career Progression and Specialist Training
For candidates looking for more than a temporary position, this role offers the potential to progress into permanent employment.

Once permanent, training opportunities include:

Makaton and communication support.
LEGO Therapy.
PRICE training.
Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Sensory learning approaches.
Manual handling.
Thrive approaches to emotional wellbeing and development.
Further specialist SEND training ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Meldreth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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