KS1 SEN TA
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Education Assistant
KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant Watford, Hertfordshire Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date:
ASAP / January Start Available Competitive Pay Rates via Protocol Education
Protocol Education is working with a nurturing primary school in Watford that is looking to appoint a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support children within Key Stage 1.
This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who have additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their individual targets within a supportive school environment.
The Role- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
- Support children with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social-emotional difficulties.
- Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and support plans.
- Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
- Help create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN.
- Understanding of autism and additional learning needs.
- Patient, resilient, and caring nature.
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
- A passion for supporting children to overcome barriers to learning.
- A welcoming and supportive staff team.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Excellent SEN support structures.
- Opportunities to progress within the school.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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