SEN Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-12
-
Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Overview
SEN Teaching Assistant – Welwyn Garden City
Specialist School Setting | £460 – £500 per week
Education, PMLD, SLD | Career Progression Opportunity
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Welwyn Garden City? Are you passionate about education and seeking genuine career progression in a specialist school setting?
We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including PMLD and SLD. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while building long-term career prospects in education.
The Role – Welwyn Garden City
Responsibilities- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD and SLD
- Assist students with complex learning, sensory and communication needs
- Support personal care where required in a dignified and respectful manner
- Use visual aids, sensory strategies and tailored interventions
- Encourage engagement, independence and social development
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
- Help maintain a structured, safe and nurturing learning environment
This SEN Teaching Assistant position provides a strong stepping stone into long-term careers such as:
- Teacher (Primary, SEN or Specialist Provision)
- Educational Psychologist
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- SENCO
- Behaviour or Pastoral Lead
The hands-on experience gained in supporting PMLD and SLD needs is highly valuable for those pursuing further education and training pathways.
We Are Looking For- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, PMLD or SLD
- A calm, resilient and nurturing approach
- A strong interest in education and training
- A desire for career progression within specialist education
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Weekly pay of £460 – £500
- Ongoing education and training opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- The opportunity to use this position as a stepping stone into wider specialist education careers
If you are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant role in Welwyn Garden City that offers real career progression and valuable experience in education within a PMLD and SLD specialist setting, apply today.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).