Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) - Mainstream Primary (KS2) - Herts
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire | ASAP After Half-Term | £90-£110 per day
Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment are proud to be supporting a welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Potters Bar, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, who are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a KS2 pupil in a mainstream setting.

This is a temporary to permanent opportunity, with the intention to offer a long-term, permanent contract after two successful terms. The child, currently in Year 3, has Williams Syndrome and complex needs, and is already well-settled within the school environment.

The Role

  • 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with Williams Syndrome in a mainstream classroom
  • Supporting learning, emotional regulation, and social development
  • Implementing strategies from EHCPs and working closely with the SENCo
  • Encouraging independence while providing consistent support
  • Working collaboratively with the class teacher and wider inclusion team
  • Supporting transitions, routines, and personalised learning activities

Pay & Working Pattern

  • £90-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
  • Full-time, term-time only
  • Temporary to permanent contract
  • Start date: immediately after half-term (or sooner for the right candidate)

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience supporting children with SEN (1:1 experience essential)
  • Experience with complex needs and/or Williams Syndrome highly desirable
  • Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
  • Confident working in a mainstream classroom setting
  • Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
  • Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Why This School?

  • Supportive and understanding leadership team
  • Strong SEN provision and inclusive ethos
  • Well-resourced and settled learning environment
  • Genuine opportunity for long-term, permanent employment

If you're an experienced SEN TA looking for a rewarding 1:1 role with real long-term prospects, Tradewind Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today, or contact Carlo on 01727 236255 or carlo.randazzo@twrecruitment.com for more information.