Are you a passionate and empathetic Teaching Assistant with a desire to support students with special educational needs? This is an incredible opportunity to join a thriving secondary school in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire – renowned for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership, and commitment to professional growth.

Why This Role Is an Excellent Fit for UK Educators:

• The school offers a welcoming, team-oriented culture that prioritises the wellbeing of staff and pupils.

• Located just outside London, it offers the benefits of city access with the calm of the Hertfordshire countryside.

• You’ll gain valuable experience supporting students across Key Stages 3 to 5 in a setting that recognises and nurtures SEN talent.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting students with diverse SEN needs (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH).

• Working alongside experienced teachers to deliver targeted support in-class and in small group sessions.

• Encouraging student engagement, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

• Assisting with behaviour management strategies and EHCP targets.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils with SEN (school-based or similar).

• A calm, patient, and resilient personality.

• Understanding of behaviour strategies and safeguarding practices.

• Relevant qualifications are a bonus, but a proactive and nurturing attitude is key!

Benefits What You’ll Gain:

• Daily rate of £90–£100 depending on experience.

• Flexible part-time working to suit your schedule.

• The opportunity to work in a rewarding and purpose-driven environment.

• Dedicated support from Teach Now, guiding you through every step of the process.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance