**Location:** Hemel Hempstead
**Pay:** £90 - £110 per day (depending on experience)
**Start Date:** ASAP
**Contract Type:** Full-time / Long-term / Temp to Perm
Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
We are working with a supportive and inclusive primary setting in Hemel Hempstead that is seeking a dedicated **SEND Teaching Assistant** to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a nurturing environment and is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
**The Role:**
You will be working closely with pupils who have a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, communication difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The role will involve a mixture of 1:1 support and small group interventions, with a strong focus on building trust, routine, and independence.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Provide consistent 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs
* Support children with ASD, SEMH, and communication needs
* Implement individual learning plans and behaviour strategies
* Use de-escalation techniques and promote positive behaviour
* Work collaboratively with the SENCO, teachers, and external professionals
* Support with personal care where required
**About You:**
* Experience working within a SEND or specialist setting (desirable)
* A calm, patient, and adaptable approach
* Strong understanding of behaviour management and emotional regulation
* Confident supporting children with complex needs
* Team player with a proactive attitude
* Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach) are advantageous
**Why Aspire People?**
* Competitive daily rates
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
* Access to a variety of SEND opportunities across local schools
* Ongoing CPD and training, including behaviour management
* Pathways into long-term and permanent roles
If you are passionate about SEND and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.
**Apply today or contact Aspire People to find out more!**
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£90.00 - £120.00 per day