1:1 Teaching Assistant - SEN

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Opportunity | Royston, Hertfordshire
Full-Time Only | Temporary to Permanent | Specialist Training and Career Development

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking for a role where you can develop your skills and build a long-term career?

We are seeking a dedicated and dependable SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Royston, Hertfordshire. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity for someone with previous SEND experience who wants to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives while developing professionally.

Important: This role is full-time only, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm. You must have your own transport or reliable commuting arrangements, as the school is most accessible by car.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers more than day-to-day classroom support. For the right candidate, it provides the opportunity to progress into a permanent role and access a range of specialist training designed to support your professional development.

Once permanent, training opportunities include:

Makaton: Supporting communication and language development.
LEGO Therapy: Helping develop communication, teamwork and social interaction.
PRICE training: Specialist training in positive approaches to managing challenging situations.
IEPs: Developing your understanding of individualised education planning and pupil targets.
Sensory learning: Supporting pupils through tailored sensory approaches.
Manual handling: Developing safe support techniques where required.
Thrive: Learning approaches that support emotional wellbeing and development.

Additional SEND development: Opportunities to build your knowledge and confidence across a range of specialist areas.

These opportunities can help you expand your skill set, increase your confidence and work towards a rewarding long-term career in SEND education.

What Will the Role Involve?
You will support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, helping them engage with lessons, develop life skills and build confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing tailored support based on individual pupil needs.
Encouraging communication, engagement and independence.
Supporting learning activities and classroom routines.
Building trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
Helping maintain a safe, supportive and structured environment.
Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team.

What Are We Looking For?
The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND - essential.
GCSEs, including good literacy and numeracy skills.
Patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
Excellent reliability and attendance.
Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.
Reliable transport to and from the school.
Part-time applicants cannot be considered for this vacancy.

Position Details
Location: Royston, Hertfordshire.
Hours: 8:30am-4:40pm, Monday to Friday.
Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent.
Start: ASAP or after your current notice period.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you have relevant SEND experience and want to join a school where you can develop your expertise and work towards a permanent position, we would welcome your application.

Apply today to find out more about this full-time SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Royston.

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.