SEN school Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Hemel Hempstead

Location: Hemel Hempstead area Start-date: September Contract type: Full-time Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Supply Desk are seeking a professional, compassionate, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in the Hemel Hempstead area, starting this September.

This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and is committed to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will be patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic, with a genuine desire to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils, helping them engage with learning and develop their confidence, independence, and social skills. The role may involve supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis or within small groups, adapting activities to meet individual needs, and providing encouragement throughout the school day.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive SEN school where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued. Whether you have previous SEN experience or are looking to develop your career within special education, you will be encouraged to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging and accessible learning activities
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, and life skills
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals to support individual pupil needs

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable
• Passion for supporting the development of learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• Inclusive ethics
• Knowledge, maintenance, and promotion of safeguarding

What we offer

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development, including CPD and training
• Refer a friend scheme

This role is suitable for candidates with relevant SEN or education experience, as well as those looking to develop their career within special education. If you feel you’re a strong fit for this school, please apply ASAP.

We offer a £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards