Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: St Albans
Salary: £85 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only (Monday–Friday)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (may vary by up to 45 minutes)

Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Or perhaps you bring transferable skills from another sector and a genuine passion for helping young people reach their full potential?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in St Albans
In this role, you will support children with special educational needs both inside and outside the classroom, helping to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN
• Support learning activities during lessons and at break/lunchtimes
• Assist the class teacher with daily classroom tasks
• Help maintain a safe, organised, and inclusive learning environment
• Promote a positive attitude and model appropriate behaviour for all pupils

Who We’re Looking For

Experience working in a school setting is not required — we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who have a passion for supporting children and young people.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children with SEN (desirable, not essential)
• Be committed, patient, and reliable
• Show initiative and a proactive attitude
• Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service)
• Have permanent UK residency (essential)

What’s in It for You

• Sociable hours – no weekends!
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in pupils’ lives
• A supportive and friendly school community
• A collaborative, close-knit team environment
• Access to a pension plan
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Safer Recruitment

All applicants must be willing to undergo standard vetting checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (can be arranged via Teaching Personnel)
• Two most recent professional references (covering the last 24 months)
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable – for candidates who have lived outside the UK for 6+ months within the last 5 years)

Please attach your CV when applying.
Only candidates with permanent UK residency will be considered for this role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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