Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £90–£100 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-time, Long-term Temporary
Start: September 2026 – immediate/as soon as possible
Teach Now is looking for a confident and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) in Hertfordshire.
This role is ideal for someone who understands that behaviour often communicates an unmet need and can combine clear boundaries with patience, consistency and positive relationships.
The role
Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support.
Help pupils remain engaged in lessons and school routines.
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
Use agreed behaviour and SEN strategies consistently.
Assist pupils during challenging transitions or situations.
Work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEN/pastoral team.
We are looking for
Previous SEMH, SEN, behaviour or secondary-school experience.
Confidence working with teenagers displaying challenging behaviour.
Calm communication and strong professional boundaries.
Relevant TA, SEN or youth-support qualifications are advantageous.
Team Teach or similar training is beneficial but not essential.
Competitive daily rates, dedicated consultant support and access to further SEN opportunities across Hertfordshire.
Candidates with strong SEMH or behaviour-support experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£90.00 - £100.00 per day