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 practical skills.
These opportunities can help you build specialist expertise, strengthen your confidence and develop your career within SEND education.
Training availability will depend on the school's arrangements and the requirements of the role.
Essential Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND - essential.
GCSEs, including good literacy and numeracy skills.
A patient, caring and committed approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
Excellent reliability and a professional attitude.
Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.
Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements.
Candidates who are available to start immediately are particularly encouraged to apply.
Part-time availability cannot be accommodated.
Working Hours and Contract
Location: Meldreth, Hertfordshire.
Hours: 8:30am-4:40pm, Monday to Friday.
Working pattern: Full-time only.
Contract: Temporary to permanent.
Start date: ASAP, with immediate availability preferred.
Apply Today
If you have previous SEND experience, reliable transport and are ready to start a full-time role, we would love to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to join a welcoming school, develop specialist skills through further training once permanent, and work towards a rewarding long-term career supporting children with additional needs.
Apply now to be considered for this immediate-start SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Meldreth, Hertfordshire.
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
£100.00 - £115.00 per day