Sen Teaching Assistant

Company: Educo Recruitment
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Location: Hertford
Job Description:

Why Staff Love Working Here

This isn’t a school where Teaching Assistants are left to figure things out alone.

You’ll be joining a large, experienced team that includes behaviour specialists, family support professionals, moving and handling specialists, therapists and dedicated SEN practitioners who work together every day to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils.

Our School Also Benefits From

  • Small class sizes
  • Exceptional staffing levels
  • Sensory learning environments
  • Hydrotherapy facilities
  • Specialist behaviour support
  • A strong focus on life skills and independence
  • Free on-site parking
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Genuine temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will become a key part of a classroom team supporting pupils with severe and complex learning needs.

You will:

  • Support pupils throughout their learning and daily routines
  • Build positive relationships based on trust and consistency
  • Support communication, engagement and independence
  • Assist with sensory and practical learning activities
  • Work closely with teachers and specialist support teams
  • Provide personal care when required
  • Help pupils achieve meaningful educational and personal goals

Ideal Candidates

This role is particularly well suited to:

  • Psychology Graduates
  • Criminology Graduates
  • Health & Social Care Graduates
  • Aspiring Educational Psychologists
  • Aspiring Speech & Language Therapists
  • Aspiring Occupational Therapists
  • Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants
  • Support Workers and Care Workers

What We’re Looking For

We’re not necessarily looking for the most experienced person.

We’re looking for somebody who is:

  • Compassionate
  • Resilient
  • Patient
  • Reliable
  • Eager to learn
  • Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs

Salary & Benefits

  • 95 – 108 per day
  • Full-time role
  • September start
  • Potential temp-to-perm opportunity
  • Free on-site parking
  • Specialist SEN training
  • Supportive leadership and experienced staff teams

A Career That Matters

The best SEN Teaching Assistants don’t just support learning.

They build confidence, encourage independence, reduce anxiety, celebrate progress and help pupils achieve things they never thought possible.

If you’re looking for a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for September.

Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

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Posted: July 6th, 2026