SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

Location: Stanstead Abbotts

Salary: £19,711 (Actual)

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Hours: 34 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8.45am-3.45pm, 30 minute lunch)

About the Role

A highly supportive specialist school near Hoddesdon is looking for enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join their team. The school supports pupils aged 2-19 with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour. Staff work in a warm, collaborative environment with excellent facilities and resources. This is a rewarding role where you will help pupils learn, grow and achieve their personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with personal care, social development, hygiene, first aid and general welfare
• Provide administrative support to teachers (photocopying, filing, record keeping)
• Assist with planning and delivering individual education plans
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate records
• Use specialist knowledge or experience to support learning
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals
• Promote inclusion and help pupils integrate with peers
• Support pupils during swimming or hydrotherapy sessions

What We're Looking For

You do not need previous experience as a Teaching Assistant. Applicants with backgrounds in care, childcare, youth work or supporting vulnerable people are encouraged to apply.

Ideal Qualities

• Willingness to undertake training and gain relevant qualifications
• Adaptable communication skills to meet a range of pupil needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive teamUnderstanding of need led education and care plans
• A compassionate, patient and resilient approach

Career Development

This school is committed to developing its staff. Over 90% of their current teaching staff began as Teaching Assistants. Opportunities include:

• Degrees
• Teacher training
• Master's programmes
• Specialist SEN qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to build a long-term career in education or care within a supportive and well-resourced environment.