SEN Teaching Assistant

Posted 16/10/26
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, South East
£95 - £110 per day
Starts: ASAP
About the Role
Join an ambitious school in the Hertfordshire area, seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to enrich its primary setting. This is an incredible opportunity to provide crucial support to pupils with special educational needs, fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment within a mainstream setting. We are keen to hear from compassionate individuals ready to make a significant difference in children's educational journeys, offering flexible contract types including long-term, short-term, daily supply, and permanent arrangements.

Key Responsibilities
* Provide targeted one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
* Assist the class teacher in preparing and adapting learning materials to meet individual pupil requirements.
* Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies effectively.
* Promote inclusion by encouraging positive interactions and participation from all pupils.
* Monitor pupil progress, recording observations and contributing to assessment discussions.
* Foster an environment where pupils feel valued, safe, and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

About You
* You possess prior experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs in a primary school environment.
* A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting children's diverse learning needs is essential.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital for engaging with pupils, staff, and parents.
* You demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional and supportive team.
* A proactive and adaptable mindset, ready to respond effectively to varying classroom demands, is highly valued.
* You hold a genuine commitment to developing the academic and social progress of every child.

Why Join
This role offers a fantastic platform for professional development within a welcoming and forward-thinking school community. You will gain invaluable experience, working alongside experienced educators who are passionate about inclusive education. The daily rate for this impactful position ranges from £95 to £110, reflecting your skills and dedication. Secure an immediate start in the South East region and truly contribute to shaping young lives.

Not quite the right role? We're working with a number of schools and nurseries — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.

Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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