SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant – Welwyn Garden City

Specialist School Setting | £460 – £500 per week

Education, PMLD, SLD | Career Progression Opportunity

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Welwyn Garden City? Are you passionate about education and seeking genuine career progression in a specialist school setting?

We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including PMLD and SLD. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while building long-term career prospects in education.

The Role – Welwyn Garden City

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD and SLD
• Assist students with complex learning, sensory and communication needs
• Support personal care where required in a dignified and respectful manner
• Use visual aids, sensory strategies and tailored interventions
• Encourage engagement, independence and social development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Help maintain a structured, safe and nurturing learning environment

This SEN Teaching Assistant position provides a strong stepping stone into long-term careers such as:

• Teacher (Primary, SEN or Specialist Provision)
• Educational Psychologist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• SENCO
• Behaviour or Pastoral Lead

The hands-on experience gained in supporting PMLD and SLD needs is highly valuable for those pursuing further education and training pathways.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, PMLD or SLD
• A calm, resilient and nurturing approach
• A strong interest in education and training
• A desire for career progression within specialist education
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• Weekly pay of £460 – £500
• Ongoing education and training opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• The opportunity to use this position as a stepping stone into wider specialist education careers

If you are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant role in Welwyn Garden City that offers real career progression and valuable experience in education within a PMLD and SLD specialist setting, apply today.