Role Details
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:30
Pay: £85–£100 per day, including 12.07% holiday pay
Contract: Temp to Perm
Experience with ASD, PMLD or SLD essential
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential? We are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school in the Welwyn Garden City area. The school supports pupils with a range of complex learning needs and is looking for someone who can provide compassionate, consistent and hands-on support.
If you have experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), this could be an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
The Role
Developing positive, trusting relationships with pupils and providing consistent emotional support.
Supporting teachers to deliver engaging and accessible lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
Providing 1:1 and small-group support both inside and outside the classroom.
Helping pupils develop communication, social, sensory and emotional-regulation skills.
Encouraging independence and supporting positive behaviour strategies.
Assisting with personal care, physiotherapy and other individual support requirements where necessary.
Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to meet pupils' needs.
Helping to maintain a safe, structured and stimulating learning environment.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience supporting children or young people with ASD, PMLD and/or SLD.
A patient, caring and resilient approach.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
An understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and equal opportunities.
An Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
Reliable access to Welwyn Garden City.
Why Work with Inspire EHC?
A dedicated Inspire EHC consultant providing ongoing support.
Access to 20+ free CPD training courses.
Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella fees.
Support and guidance if you're looking to secure a permanent position.
A professional, fair and inclusive recruitment experience.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Please note: We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship
Salary description
£85.00 - £100.00 per day