SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Baldock, North Hertfordshire

Start Date: September 2025
Location: Baldock, North Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a strong desire to support the educational and emotional development of children with special educational needs? Educate Staffing is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Baldock, North Hertfordshire, to recruit a 1:1 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant. This role focuses on providing tailored support to a pupil with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them to engage fully with school life and achieve their potential both academically and socially.

About the Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the daily learning journey of a child with autism, working under the guidance of the class teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering consistent, individualised support throughout the school day in line with the pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

• Supporting access to the curriculum through differentiated resources and scaffolded learning tasks

• Promoting social interaction, emotional regulation, and effective communication strategies

• Monitoring and recording the pupil’s progress and wellbeing

• Liaising with parents, teachers, and external professionals to ensure cohesive support

• Creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that promotes inclusion and confidence

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for working with children with additional needs and will bring a patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to the role. While direct experience supporting pupils with autism is desirable, it is not essential, as training and ongoing guidance will be provided.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a school or educational setting, particularly with pupils with autism or SEN (desirable)

• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Shows empathy, understanding, and resilience when managing behaviour and emotional needs

• Can follow guidance while also working independently using initiative

• Is committed to inclusive education and the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils

• Values teamwork and is willing to contribute positively to the wider school community

What the School Offers

• A friendly and inclusive school environment where every member of staff is valued

• A strong commitment to supporting professional development and training in SEN

• A collaborative staff team dedicated to creating a positive and supportive learning environment

• A well-resourced school with a clear focus on inclusion and pupil wellbeing

• A meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in a child’s life

Safeguarding Statement

Educate Staffing and the partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide references in line with our safer recruitment policy.

How to Apply

To express your interest in this rewarding opportunity, please apply online, or submit your CV to:
nahid@educatestaffing.co.uk

For further information, please contact Nahid at Educate Staffing on 0300 303 4740.