Learning Disabilities & Mental Health.

SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN Learning Support Assistant Location: Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire Salary: From £19,000, depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:45pm, Term Time Only Additional Hours: One day per week until 5:15pm for after-school club Hours per week: 34 Contract: Permanent Start or develop your career in SEN education Are you a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference? We are recruiting for an established and now expanding specialist SEN school in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, supporting children and young people aged 2 to 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties and additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity whether you already have experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Learning Support Assistant or Support Worker, or you are looking to build a long-term career within special educational needs. You'll join an experienced and supportive team where you can develop your skills, access ongoing training and build valuable specialist experience, with opportunities to progress and take on greater responsibility as your experience grows. What You'll Be Doing As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important part in helping pupils access education, communicate, develop their independence and enjoy meaningful experiences throughout their school day. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group SEN support Supporting personalised learning programmes and classroom activities Helping pupils develop communication, interaction and social skills Supporting pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties Encouraging independence, confidence and everyday life skills Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation Working closely with class teachers, other Teaching Assistants and specialist professionals Supporting pupils with swimming and physical activities Providing personal care, including toileting and dressing, where required Creating a calm, safe, positive and inclusive learning environment Recognising and celebrating every pupil's individual achievements No two days will be exactly the same, and some of the biggest successes can come from the smallest steps. Who We're Looking For We're particularly interested in people who are patient, compassionate, resilient and genuinely motivated by supporting children and young people with SEND. You may already have experience as a: SEN Teaching Assistant SEN Learning Support Assistant SEND Teaching Assistant Learning Support Assistant Classroom Support Assistant Autism Support Worker SEND Support Worker Care or Residential Support Worker Previous experience within an SEN school or specialist education setting would be beneficial, but it isn't essential. Training and support will be provided for the right person. You'll need to: Have a caring, nurturing and positive approach Be comfortable working with pupils with complex additional needs Are comfortable supporting pupils with personal care where required Are able to swim, as this forms part of the school's wider pupil support and curriculum provision Communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues Remain calm and supportive during challenging situations Be willing to provide personal care when required Be able and willing to support pupils during swimming sessions Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Why This Role? This is much more than a classroom support position. It's an opportunity to build a career within specialist education while making a visible difference to young people's lives. You'll benefit from: Term-time working Monday to Friday hours Ongoing SEN training and professional development A supportive and experienced specialist team Hands-on experience supporting children and young people with complex SEND The opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and practical skills Experience working alongside education and other specialist professionals Opportunities to progress as your skills and experience develop A rewarding role where your contribution really matters For someone considering a long-term career in SEN education, specialist teaching, therapy, pastoral support or SEND, this can provide invaluable experience and a strong foundation for future progression. Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities Inspire EHC and our partner setting are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced Child and Adult DBS and satisfactory professional references. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant job in Hertfordshire where you can develop your skills, build specialist experience and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about the role, the specialist setting and the career development opportunities available.

Outreach SEN Teaching Assistant – CB5 Location: CB5 area, independent venue Hours: Up to 15 hours per week, with days and session times to be agreed Learner: 6-year-old female Start: ASAP Pay: £15 - £22.50/hr dependant on experience The Role We are looking for a warm, patient and experienced Outreach SEN Teaching Assistant to work alongside a Specialist SEND Tutor, providing 1:1 support to a 6-year-old girl with an EHCP. The learner has additional needs affecting her communication, attention, emotional regulation and engagement with learning. She requires a calm and consistent approach from someone who can help her feel safe, engaged and ready to learn. This is not a traditional classroom-based TA role. Support will take place at a suitable independent venue in the CB5 area, working closely with the Tutor to help deliver an individualised programme of learning. Sessions will be practical, creative and play-based, with the Teaching Assistant helping the learner engage with activities, manage transitions and access learning successfully. SEND Information The learner has significant hyperactivity and impulsivity, social communication difficulties and expressive language delay. She can find it difficult to maintain attention during adult-led activities and benefits from learning being broken down into short, manageable activities, alongside appropriate movement and sensory breaks. She also experiences difficulties with peer interaction and displays some behaviours associated with attachment needs. You will support the Tutor by helping the learner with emotional regulation, communication, engagement and positive behaviour, particularly during periods when she may become dysregulated. We're Looking for Someone Who: Has experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant, LSA or in a similar SEND support role Has experience supporting children with SEND and/or EHCPs Understands speech, language and communication needs Has experience supporting hyperactivity, impulsivity and emotional regulation Is comfortable supporting EYFS/KS1-level activities Can use creative, sensory and play-based approaches Is calm, nurturing, resilient and able to build trusting relationships Can confidently support a child during periods of challenging or dysregulated behaviour Is comfortable working collaboratively with a Specialist Tutor in a 1:1 outreach setting The focus will be on helping the learner develop communication, engagement, emotional regulation, independence and readiness to learn, while providing the additional support needed for her to successfully access tuition. Safeguarding Inspire EHC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, references, identity, right-to-work and employment history checks. If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Worker who enjoys working 1:1 and using creative approaches to help children engage with learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Specialist SEND Tutor – CB5 Location: CB5 area, independent venue Hours: Up to 15 hours per week, with days and session times to be agreed. Pay: £27.50 – £35.00 per hour, depending on experience and suitability. Learner: 6-year-old female Start: ASAP We are looking for a warm, creative and experienced SEND Tutor to provide individualised tuition for a 6-year-old girl with an EHCP. The learner has significant hyperactivity and impulsivity, social communication difficulties and expressive language delay. She can find it difficult to maintain attention during adult-led learning and can experience periods of dysregulation, so she needs someone patient, consistent and confident in adapting their approach. About the role Tuition will take place at a suitable independent venue in the CB5 area, with up to 15 hours of tuition available each week. This is not a traditional classroom-style tuition role. Sessions should be practical, engaging and play-based, using the learner's interests to encourage participation and gradually build her confidence and engagement with learning. SEND Info: This child's attention span can be short, so activities will need to be delivered in manageable bursts, with movement or sensory breaks incorporated when needed. She can have significant hyperactivity and impulsivity, social communication difficulties, expressive language delay. She has delays with speech, language and communication, and struggles with paying attention to adult-led learning. She also experiences difficulty interacting with her peers and demonstrates a number of behaviours associated with attachment difficulties. We're looking for someone who: Has experience supporting children with SEND and/or EHCPs Understands communication needs, hyperactivity, impulsivity and emotional regulation Is comfortable delivering EYFS/KS1-level learning Can use creative, sensory and play-based approaches Is calm, nurturing, flexible and good at building trusting relationships Can confidently manage challenging or dysregulated behaviours The focus will be on developing communication, engagement, emotional regulation, positive relationships, independence and readiness to learn, alongside appropriate educational activities Safeguarding: Inspire EHC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, references, identity, right-to-work and employment history checks. If you're an experienced SEND Tutor or education professional who enjoys finding creative ways to help children re-engage with learning, we'd love to hear from you.