SEN Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Watford

Location:

Watford

Start Date:

ASAP / February 2026

Contract:

Temp to Perm
Pay:
From £85 per day

We are supporting a warm, inclusive school in Watford that is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a real difference to pupils with additional needs.

This is a rewarding role supporting children with a range of SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties, both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The school has a strong pastoral ethos, a supportive SEN team, and places a real emphasis on understanding each child as an individual.

The role will involve:

Providing tailored 1:1 support to pupils with SEND
Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom
Implementing strategies set out in EHCPs and individual support plans
Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff
Encouraging independence, confidence, and engagement in learning
Helping to create a calm, safe, and nurturing environment
The school is looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting children with SEND (education, care, or youth work)
Is patient, empathetic, and resilient
Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Is confident supporting behaviour and emotional needs
Is reliable, proactive, and genuinely passionate about SEND
What’s on offer:

Daily rates from £85 per day
Temp to Perm opportunity
Ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training
A supportive school environment with strong leadership
Continued support from a dedicated consultant
Interested?
Send your CV to  or call  to discuss the role.

All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and must hold (or be willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS