Job Description
Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 04/01/2027
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: -100+
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
About the Role:
Looking for your next Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant role? Join a supportive specialist school, with opportunities to support learners aged 4 to 19 across different provisions. As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you could focus on communication, sensory learning or greater independence.
You will work with teachers and therapists to adapt activities for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs. Different provisions offer the chance to build on your strengths while helping each learner take meaningful steps forward. If patient, personalised support matters to you, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements:
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
- Experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs
Key Responsibilities:
- Work as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant alongside teachers and therapists to provide individualised support
- Help pupils engage in adapted classroom and practical activities
- Support communication, social development and independence
- Follow individual learning plans and support strategies
- Help pupils manage transitions and take part in daily routines
- Provide personal care where required, with dignity and sensitivity
Our client can offer you:
- A Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant role with opportunities across different age groups and specialist provisions
- A supportive specialist environment focused on individual progress
- Close collaboration with teachers and therapists
- Opportunities to build experience in autism, sensory needs and complex learning needs
- The chance to help pupils develop communication and independence
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
We:
- Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
- Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you -150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
- Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
- Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process:
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.