SEN Teaching Assistant
Make a Difference Every Day: SEN Teaching Assistant – PMLD
Location: Watford Area, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex learning needs? An outstanding specialist school in the Watford area is seeking caring, committed, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join its dedicated team from September 2026.
This purpose-built specialist provision supports pupils aged 2–19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and complex medical and physical needs. The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, exceptional facilities, and highly collaborative staff team, where every child is encouraged to develop independence, communication skills, and confidence in a safe and nurturing environment. Staff receive excellent support, ongoing training, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding care and education.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career within special education. Whether you already have SEN experience or have worked in mainstream education and are keen to transition into a specialist setting, full support and training will be provided.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils throughout the school day with learning, communication, and daily routines
- Assist with personalised learning programmes tailored to each student’s individual needs
- Promote the development of communication through visual resources, sensory activities, and assistive technology
- Provide personal care and physical support with dignity and respect where required
- Encourage pupils to develop social interaction, independence, and life skills
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals to deliver consistent support
- Observe, record, and communicate pupil progress to contribute to individual learning plans
- Help create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment where every achievement is celebrated
About You
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is desirable but not essential
- A genuine interest in working with pupils with complex learning difficulties and disabilities
- Calm, patient, and resilient, with a positive approach to supporting individual needs
- Comfortable providing personal care and supporting pupils with mobility where required
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to commit to regular working days on either a full-time or part-time basis
- Holds a DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS
Why Work with Supply Desk?
Supply Desk is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment specialists, placing exceptional support staff into schools where they can make a lasting impact. We offer:
- Flexible Working Options – Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Competitive Rates of Pay – Paid weekly
- Ongoing CPD – Access to specialist SEND training and professional development
- Dedicated Consultant – Personal support throughout your placement
- Referral Bonus Scheme – Recommend a friend and earn rewards
Apply Today
Email: jennifer.harrison@supplydesk.co.uk
Telephone: 01923 295300
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment procedures before appointment.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.