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Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Support
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £85 - £100 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only – Temp to Perm Opportunity
About the Role:
An inclusive and welcoming primary school in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a dedicated and nurturing 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Key Stage 1 with speech and language needs. This full-time position is set to start in September 2025, with the potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.
The successful applicant will work closely with the class teacher and external professionals to provide tailored support to help the pupil access the curriculum, build confidence, and make consistent progress both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individualised, 1:1 support for a pupil with identified speech and language needs
Deliver interventions and activities aligned with speech and language therapy guidance
Monitor and record progress, adapting support as required
Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement and review the child’s EHCP targets
Support the pupil in class and during unstructured times such as playtime or lunchtime
Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment
About the School:
The school is a vibrant and nurturing setting committed to inclusive education and the wellbeing of every pupil. With a strong leadership team and a caring ethos, staff are well-supported and encouraged to take part in ongoing professional development. Children are at the heart of everything the school does, and staff work collaboratively to create a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment.
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience supporting children in a primary school or educational setting
Understanding of speech and language development and related strategies/interventions
Experience working 1:1 with children who have additional needs (preferably speech and language or communication needs)
Patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships
Confident working as part of a team and using own initiative
A commitment to supporting the educational and emotional development of all children
A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) is desirable
To Apply:
If you are passionate about making a real difference in a child’s educational journey and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you.
Supply Desk is working in partnership with The Watford Partnership and represent a host of opportunities in Hertfordshire. In addition to top rates of pay, and a commitment to your professional development we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way. Please visit our website .
To take full advantage of this opportunity please forward your CV to
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Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.
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