Job Description

URGENT: SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start | Specialist Hub (In mainstream school)

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | £95-£125 per day | Full-Time Temporary Role

Tradewind Recruitment is urgently recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Hemel Hempstead, supporting pupils with significant additional needs within a specialist hub.

Starting Monday 2nd November, immediately after the October half-term break, this is an excellent opportunity for a confident, resilient and nurturing support professional who can make a real difference to children requiring tailored educational and behavioural support.

About the School

Our client is an inclusive primary academy committed to helping children with a wide range of abilities and needs access meaningful learning opportunities. The school places importance on pupils' wellbeing, independence and personal development, with staff working collaboratively to create a positive environment where children feel supported and encouraged to progress.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

Working closely with the class teacher, you will provide targeted support to pupils within the school's specialist hub. The children have a range of complex needs, and the successful candidate will be confident adapting their approach to suit individual learning, communication and behavioural requirements.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, global developmental delay and other significant SEND.
  • Helping children engage with learning through individualised support and adapted activities.
  • Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
  • Providing consistent, structured support throughout the school day.
  • Working alongside the teacher and wider staff team to help pupils develop confidence, communication and independence.

Who Should Apply?

  • Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school or specialist setting is essential.
  • Experience working with autism, ADHD, global developmental delay or complex learning needs is highly desirable.
  • A calm, patient and proactive approach to behaviour management is important.
  • You must be able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries.
  • Availability for an immediate start on 2nd November is essential.

Pay and Contract

  • £95-£125 per day, depending on experience.
  • Full-time, temporary position.
  • Immediate start following October half-term.

DBS Requirements

Candidates must hold a Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one immediately. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Apply Today - Immediate Recruitment

The school is looking to appoint quickly, and applications are being reviewed as they are received. If you have the relevant SEN experience and are available to start after half-term, please get in touch without delay.

Contact Carlo Randazzo at Tradewind Recruitment's Hertfordshire office to discuss the role and apply.

Carlo Randazzo
Senior Education Consultant - Hertfordshire
Email: carlo.randazzo@twrecruitment.com
Office: 01727 236 255

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