SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Meldreth, Hertfordshire (SG8 area)
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Interview Date: January 2026.
Start Date: January 2026 after successful interview.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team in Meldreth. This role involves providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), physical disabilities, and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

You will work closely with class teachers, therapists, and other support staff to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to learn, develop, and thrive in a safe and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide tailored support to pupils with ASD, ADHD, physical disabilities, and PMLD.

Assist with personalised learning plans and classroom activities.

Promote communication, independence, and emotional regulation.

Support sensory needs and behaviour management strategies.

Help with mobility, personal care, and medical needs where required (training provided).

Create a nurturing, inclusive, and positive learning atmosphere.

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and external professionals.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to pupil progress reviews.

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable but not essential).

Understanding of ASD, ADHD, physical disabilities, or PMLD.

Positive, patient, and proactive approach.

Ability to follow support plans and school policies.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Willingness to support personal care and physical assistance tasks.

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

We Offer

A friendly and supportive team environment.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Opportunities to grow within a well-established SEN setting.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover statement. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend in the new year.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed