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SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

Salary

£14.24-£15.00 per hour, inc benefits

Location

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary

Sector

Education

Job ref

X3-1290464

Job posted

Posted 2 hours ago

SEN Teaching Assistant / HLTA (September Start)

Location: Hertfordshire (Stevenage / Hitchin & wider Herts area)
Start Date: September 2026
Interview Dates: First week of August
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

We are currently seeking 2 experienced SEN Teaching Assistants / HLTAs to join our team from September, supporting young people across Hertfordshire in both education and alternative provision settings.

This is a rewarding, hands-on role working with pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, including 1:1 mentoring and support both on-site and in community-based activities such as farm projects and alternative learning environments as examples.

The Role

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to young people with SEND/SEMH needs
  • Transport pupils to and from agreed locations (e.g. school sites, learning provisions, outdoor activities)
  • Support engagement in learning, behaviour management and emotional regulation
  • Work across a variety of settings, including:
    • Schools
    • Alternative provisions
    • Outdoor/therapeutic environments (e.g. farm projects)
  • Potential opportunity to support at sites in Stevenage and Hitchin

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year’s experience working with SEND and/or SEMH pupils
  • Based in Hertfordshire (able to travel across the county)
  • Full UK driving licence with business insurance
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (child workforce essential; child & adult preferred)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Ability to provide 2 professional references
  • Up-to-date safeguarding training
  • Basic / Emergency First Aid certification

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to undergo Health & Safety training (funded for the right candidate)
  • Full disclosure of any previous offences prior to interview (for safeguarding risk assessment)
  • Ability to provide all safer recruitment documentation in advance of interview
  • Candidates must bring original documents to interview:
    • Passport
    • Driving licence
    • Original DBS certificate

Desirable

  • HLTA status or equivalent experience
  • Experience in alternative provision or outreach mentoring
  • Strong behaviour management skills
  • Confident working independently in community settings

What We Offer

  • A varied and engaging role across education and alternative settings
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive team environment
  • The chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with details of your relevant SEND/SEMH experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview during the first week of August.

Apply now

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