Teaching Assistant – Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire
Are you a motivated and caring Teaching Assistant looking to build a rewarding career in education? SENDHelp is recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work within a range of Mainstream and SEN schools across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and making a positive impact in the classroom.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or come from a background in care, support work, or working with children in any capacity, we want to hear from you.
The Role: Teaching Assistant
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing. You may be working one-to-one, in small groups, or supporting the whole class, depending on the needs of the school.
This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for individuals who are patient, adaptable, and keen to support children with a variety of learning needs.
Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant
As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting pupils in the classroom to access learning and stay engaged
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Providing one-to-one and small group support as directed by the class teacher
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Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom activities
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Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
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Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
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Implementing strategies to support individual learning needs
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Supporting behaviour management in line with school policies
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Assisting with personal care and mobility where required
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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff
Relevant Experience We’re Looking For
To succeed as a Teaching Assistant, experience in any of the following areas would be highly beneficial:
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Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEN TA
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Support work with children or young people
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Care work (residential care, supported living, domiciliary care)
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Experience working with children in any setting (schools, nurseries, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or childcare)
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Experience supporting children with SEN such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs
Formal school experience is not essential. SENDHelp values transferable skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for supporting children.
Why Work Through SENDHelp?
Working as a Teaching Assistant through SENDHelp offers a wide range of benefits, including:
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Opportunities across Mainstream and SEN schools in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire
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Flexible full-time and part-time roles to suit your lifestyle
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Competitive PAYE pay – no umbrella or hidden fees
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A dedicated SEND specialist consultant who understands your goals
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Complimentary trial days to ensure the right school fit
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Long-term, short-term, and temp-to-perm opportunities
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Access to free CPD and SEN-focused training
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Ongoing support throughout your placement
Apply Today
If you are ready to start or progress your career as a Teaching Assistant, SENDHelp would love to support you. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and make a meaningful difference in schools.
Apply today and take the next step in your education career with SENDHelp.
As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.
