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SEN Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 100 - 102 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Hertfordshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

SEN Learning Support Assistant – SLD Specialist - Primary School

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £100–£102 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-time, Long-term, Temporary
Start Date: September 2026

Teach Now is recruiting a compassionate and resilient SEN Learning Support Assistant – SLD Specialist to join a supportive specialist primary setting in Hertfordshire.

The school supports children aged 4–11 with a range of additional needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands that every child progresses differently and who is committed to helping pupils develop communication, confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant – SLD Specialist, you will:

• Support pupils with individual learning and EHCP targets.
• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support.
• Use visual and alternative communication strategies where required.
• Support sensory activities, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encourage independence, social interaction and everyday life skills.
• Help pupils access structured learning and specialist activities.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Provide personal care, feeding or toileting support where required, always maintaining dignity and respect.

About you

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with SLD, SEN, autism or complex additional needs where possible.
• Be patient, calm, caring and emotionally resilient.
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Understand the importance of consistency, routine and clear boundaries.
• Be flexible and able to adapt your approach to individual needs.
• Be comfortable supporting personal care where required.
• Be reliable, proactive and committed to safeguarding.

Applications are also welcomed from Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Care Assistants and Nursery Practitioners with relevant transferable experience and a genuine interest in specialist education.

What the school and role can offer

• A nurturing and highly supportive specialist school environment.
• Experience supporting SLD, autism, communication and sensory needs.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced SEN professionals.
• Valuable development in specialist education and individualised learning.
• A rewarding long-term role where every achievement is recognised.
• £100–£102 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications.
If you are looking for an SEN Learning Support Assistant – SLD Specialist role where you can make a meaningful difference to children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

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