Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: £101.10 per day
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner by agreement)
Hours: 25 Hours per Week (Periods 1–5)
Contract: Full Time, Temporary, Term Time Only
Are you a resilient, compassionate and proactive individual looking for a rewarding role supporting young people with additional needs? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Stevenage and become part of a highly supportive inclusion team.
This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to work closely with students who require additional support, including those with EHCPs, SEMH needs, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), ADHD and learning difficulties. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will help students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide in-class support to students with special educational needs across a range of subjects.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning strategies.
• Support emotional regulation, social development and positive engagement.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of EHCP targets and support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and external professionals.
• Promote independence, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
Requirements
• Experience working with young people, ideally within education, SEN, youth work, care or support settings.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and resilient when working with challenging students.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to supporting learners.
• Genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people succeed.
Benefits
• Supportive and experienced SEND and pastoral teams.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A varied and rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant position where every day is different.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young peoples lives.
• Inclusive and welcoming school community committed to student success.
Ideal Backgrounds
This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity would suit experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Youth Workers, Care Workers, Support Workers, or graduates interested in careers in education, psychology, social work or teaching.
If you are a committed and resilient individual who is passionate about supporting students with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
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