Job Description:

Permanent Teaching Assistant – SEND School

Location: Welwyn Garden City and surrounding areas

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding permanent opportunity within a specialist SEND setting?

We are working on behalf of a welcoming and supportive SEND school in Welwyn Garden City and the surrounding areas, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with children and young people and wants to make a genuine difference to their education, development and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will play an important role in helping pupils to engage with learning, develop their confidence and independence, and reach their individual potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assisting with learning and classroom activities
• Providing encouragement and emotional support
• Helping pupils to develop their communication, social and independence skills
• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm, safe learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals
• Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil

About You

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Patient, empathetic and nurturing
• Reliable and committed
• Confident working as part of a team
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Keen to develop their knowledge and experience within SEND

Previous experience working within a SEND, education, care, youth work or support setting would be highly beneficial. However, candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude and passion for the role are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Permanent position
• Excellent rates of pay, dependent on experience
• Supportive leadership team and experienced SEND staff
• Opportunity to develop your SEND knowledge and experience
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at Educo Recruitment

If you have experience working with children and supporting children with SEND, and you're looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an education recruitment agency working in partnership with the school and are not the school directly. Get in touch with the Educo Recruitment team to find out more about this Teaching Assistant opportunity or apply today.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.