SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start | Meldreth, Hertfordshire
Full-Time Only | Temporary to Permanent | Specialist Training & Career Progression

Location: Meldreth, Hertfordshire
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm
Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent
Start Date: ASAP - immediate availability preferred
Pay: £100 - £115 per day
Transport: Own transport or reliable commuting arrangements essential

SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start Available
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 recruiting a reliable, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Meldreth, Hertfordshire.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who is ready to take the next step in their career.

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

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

The Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them engage with learning, develop confidence, improve communication and build independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing tailored support to pupils with SEND.
Supporting classroom activities and individual learning objectives.
Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence.
Helping maintain a safe, positive and structured learning environment.
Working collaboratively with teachers and other school staff.
Adapting your approach to meet individual pupil needs.
Specialist Training and Career Progression
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in special educational needs education.

Once permanent, training opportunities include:

Makaton - supporting communication and language development.
LEGO Therapy - encouraging communication, teamwork and social interaction.
PRICE training - specialist approaches to managing challenging situations safely.
IEPs (Individual Education Plans) - supporting personalised learning and pupil development.
Sensory learning - understanding and supporting pupils' sensory needs.
Manual handling - developing safe working practices where required.
Thrive - supporting emotional wellbeing and development.
Further specialist SEND training - expanding your professional knowledge and pract...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Royston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-11-2026

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