SEND Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team. This permanent position involves working 1-1 and in small groups with children who have specific special educational needs. The role is for 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

This school is based in Watford and need someone that is confident with SEN needs and has experience working with children that have additional needs along with proven results of increased activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children with special educational needs on a 1-1 basis and in small groups.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher, SENCo, SEN team, and external advisors.
• Foster a nurturing and supportive environment to help children develop independence and confidence.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with the class teacher and SEN team.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and approachable personality.
• Previous experience working with children with SEND is advantageous.
  
  

Benefits

• Outdoor Learning: Enjoy teaching in our beautiful outdoor grounds and participate in continuous professional development (CPD) in outdoor learning.
• Diverse Community: Work in a wonderful, diverse community that celebrates its uniqueness through learning.
• Career Development: Access excellent CPD opportunities and invest in your career development.
• Experienced Leadership: Benefit from a driven leadership team that provides mentorship, support, and a willingness to listen.
• Supportive Team: Join a multiskilled and dedicated team focused on putting children first and supporting each other.
• Resource Sharing: Collaborate closely with our trust to share resources, opportunities, and ideas.
• Wellbeing Support: Enjoy a healthcare plan that includes private medical care, wellbeing care, physiotherapy, stress counseling, and lifestyle screening days.
  
  

If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. Alternatively, if you know of someone who may be interested, we offer 250 as a referral scheme.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions, please refer to our website.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.