Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant – St Albans

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's lives?

Educo Recruitment is working with a specialist school in St Albans to recruit enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, is patient and understanding, and wants to help young people overcome barriers to learning and develop essential life skills.

You don't necessarily need previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience in mainstream schools, nurseries, childcare, youth work, sports coaching, care, support work, mentoring or other child-focused environments.

If you're passionate about helping children reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

You'll be joining a specialist school where pupils benefit from additional support tailored to their individual needs. Your role will involve helping children feel comfortable, confident and supported throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support.

• Helping pupils with autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties and other additional needs.

• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional development.

• Encouraging independence and developing pupils' confidence.

• Helping children engage with classroom activities and learning opportunities.

• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

• Assisting with personal care where required.

• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to provide consistent support.

What Makes a Great Candidate?

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced in working with children or young people.

• Patient, understanding and naturally empathetic.

• Confident adapting their approach to suit different personalities and needs.

• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Passionate about helping children develop and achieve their goals.

• Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team.

Experience within a special needs environment is beneficial but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude.

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred, or you must be willing to obtain one.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term and full-time opportunities.

• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience.

• The chance to develop valuable experience within a specialist educational setting.

• A supportive working environment with opportunities to learn and develop.

• Ongoing guidance and support from your dedicated Educo Recruitment consultant.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who benefit from additional support.

Apply Today!

If you're looking for a career where no two days are the same and where your patience, dedication and compassion can genuinely change lives, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply today to find out more about the SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities available in St Albans.