SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs?
We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive primary school in Watford, providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who require additional help with their learning and development.
This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or someone with previous experience in education, childcare, care or youth work.
Your Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils
- Assist children in accessing the curriculum
- Support differentiated activities and interventions
- Encourage communication, confidence and independence
- Support social, emotional and behavioural development
- Work closely with the class teacher and SEN team
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Help create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment
The Ideal Candidate:
- Patient, compassionate and resilient
- Confident supporting children with additional needs
- Able to remain calm and positive
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable and consistent
- Previous SEN experience is desirable
- TA Level 2/3 or equivalent experience would be advantageous
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to a child's school experience, this could be the opportunity for you.
Apply now to be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Watford.