SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

Make a real difference, and have a permanent role to grow into

Do you love helping young people with autism find their confidence? A friendly, well-run Primary school in Boreham Wood wants someone who can build trust with its students and become a long-term part of the team. Start on a temp basis, settle in, and if it's a great fit (we hope it will be!), the school is keen to offer you a permanent contract.

Why you'll love it here

• A school where behaviour is well managed and students genuinely value their education
• A supportive SEN and inclusion team who work together and look out for each other
• Regular CPD, including autism and SEN training, to help you grow
• A clear route to a permanent role, plus future progression such as HLTA
• Weekly pay and a dedicated consultant on your side from application to placement

What your days will look like

You'll support students with autism in lessons and around school, working 1:1 and in small groups alongside the SENCO and class teachers. You'll help students feel calm, understood and ready to learn.

• Helping students access lessons using visual timetables, clear routines and social stories
• Supporting students through anxiety, sensory needs and changes to routine
• Encouraging friendships, social skills and emotional regulation
• Delivering planned interventions and sharing progress with the team
• Working towards EHCP targets and following school policies

What we're looking for

You don't need to be perfect, but you do need the right mindset and some hands-on experience.

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism
• Primary school experience
• A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is preferred
• Calm, patient and consistent, with the confidence to set kind but clear boundaries
• A good understanding of sensory needs and autism-friendly approaches
• A reliable team player with strong safeguarding awareness