SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) - Redbourn, (AL3 postcode area)

Aspire People Agency!

£85 - £100 a day

Full-time | Temporary to Permanent Opportunities

Start : September 2025

Job Summary

Aspire People is currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join special educational needs (SEN) schools Redbourn, St Albans. These full-time roles offer the opportunity to support pupils with a range of learning difficulties, including autism spectrum disorder (ASC), ADHD, and profound and speech and language difficulties (SLD0.

If you're an empathetic and patient individual with a passion for supporting students with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one support or assist with small group interventions for students with ASC, ADHD, and SLD

Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets

Help students to develop social, emotional, and academic skills through tailored support strategies

Provide guidance in managing behavioural challenges in a calm, consistent, and positive manner

Support the delivery of sensory, therapeutic, or life skills activities

Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, liaising with class teachers and the SEN team regularly

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs in an SEN school or similar environment (desirable)

Strong understanding of autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs, with an ability to tailor support to individual students

Calm, patient, and adaptable approach to working with children with complex needs

A proactive approach to working within a multidisciplinary team, including teachers, therapists, and support staff

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Availability for full-time work, Monday to Friday (8 : 30am - 3 : 30pm)

Desirable

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Experience with Makaton, PECs, or other alternative communication methods

Previous work in specialist settings (, SEN schools, specialist provisions, etc.)