Sen Teaching Assistant

(SEN) Primary School Teaching Assistant – Year 5 ADHD Support

Location: Kings Langley
Start-date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Pay: £85-£115pd (Dependent on experience)

Supply Desk are currently seeking an enthusiastic, caring and patient educator to provide 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with ADHD. This role is within a primary school in the Kings Langley area, where an understanding of diverse values and backgrounds are integral to the school’s vibrant and successful culture.

The ideal candidate will have strong relationship-building skills and an understanding of ADHD and associated learning needs. Behaviour management will be a key part of the role day-to-day, and understanding the pupil’s individual needs, whilst promoting the school’s rules and expectations, will be an integral part of the successful candidate’s role.

• Providing 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with ADHD
• Supporting the pupil to remain focused, engaged and on task during lessons
• Tracking and reporting the pupil’s progression
• Liaising with parents/carers to deliver feedback
• Managing behaviour and promoting positive choices
• Supporting emotional regulation and calming strategies
• Encouraging participation in classroom activities
• Managing pupil and school boundaries
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies

• Knowledge/Experience of supporting children with ADHD
• Primary school experience (Desirable)
• Behaviour management skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for education
• Knowledge of safeguarding

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in SEN support, particularly those who have worked with children with ADHD. If you feel like you are a fit for the role, don’t hesitate to apply now!

We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.