Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: £100 - £101.10 per day
Hours: 30 Hours per Week | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and reach their full potential? We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a thriving secondary school in Stevenage, supporting students with a range of additional needs across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
This SEN Teaching Assistant position offers the opportunity to work closely with students who may have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, learning difficulties, or Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students confidence, wellbeing and academic progress.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students access learning and thrive within a supportive and inclusive environment. Working alongside teachers and specialist staff, you will provide both classroom-based support and targeted interventions tailored to individual needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Support students with SEND across a variety of curriculum subjects.
• Deliver small-group and one-to-one interventions.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Assist in implementing EHCP targets and personalised support strategies.
• Support students with emotional regulation and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND specialists and pastoral teams.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported.
What Were Looking For
• Experience working with young people in education, care, youth work, mentoring or support settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach, particularly when supporting challenging behaviours.
• The ability to build trust and positive relationships with vulnerable learners.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and student wellbeing.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to students individual needs.
Why Apply?
• Join a supportive and experienced SEND team.
• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Gain valuable experience within a well-established secondary school.
• Work in a rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant role where your contribution genuinely changes lives.
• Be part of a school community that values inclusion, respect and student success.
This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Youth Workers, Care Workers, Support Workers or graduates considering careers in education, psychology, social work or mental health support.
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
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
£100.00 - £101.00 per day