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Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 100 - 120 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil presenting with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and associated SEMH needs. This full-time role begins in January within a supportive mainstream primary environment.

While the student does not currently have an EHCP, a structured support plan is in place, developed alongside the SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be central in delivering this plan and helping the student access learning in a positive, consistent and nurturing way.

Role: Sen Teaching Assistant

Phase: Primary, Key Stage 2 
 Location: London Colney
 Contract: Full Time, Long-Term

Key Responsibilities

Provide targeted 1:1 support for a KS2 student with ODD and SEMH needs
Use relationship-based approaches to build trust and promote positive behaviour
Support emotional regulation, coping strategies and engagement with learning
Follow agreed behaviour plans and contribute ideas for adapting strategies
Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and SLT to ensure consistent support
Create a calm, structured and predictable environment that reduces triggers
Keep accurate notes and contribute to ongoing reviews of the pupil's support needsIdeal Candidate

Experience working with children displaying challenging behaviour, ODD, or SEMH needs
Confident using de-escalation and restorative approaches
Patient, resilient, and able to maintain firm but nurturing boundaries
Skilled at staying calm under pressure and responding thoughtfully to behaviours
Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
Passionate about inclusion and supporting children to succeedThis is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed, emotionally intelligent, and ready to make a meaningful difference in a child's school experience.

If you are confident, compassionate and motivated by helping children overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you

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