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Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 80 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

ASD SEN Teaching Assistant St. Albans

SEN Teaching Assistant
St. Albans - Hertfordshire
Full time position
'Outstanding' school
Full time position
Starting January 2026The SEN Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Based in St. Albans, you would be joining the newest school in a a highly successful and popular special school group. The St. Albans school is for pupils aged 4-11 years
Pupils enrolled have moderate and complex learning difficulties, a high proportion of whom have a diagnosis of Autism.
No pupils with challenging or violent behaviours will be enrolled
Personal care will be minimal but is part of the expectation of teaching assistant staff when necessary 
They will be opening their doors at their brand new St. Albans site in January and are seeking to appoint all staff ahead of their opening.
Each class will be supported by an experience class teacher 3 full time Teaching Assistant staff and a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support 5 pupils.
he school prides itself on providing unparalleled levels of support as well as great facilities and resources for all children.The SEN Teaching Assistant Role

You will need to be an experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked with young pupils with autism or related needs before.
You will be working with Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils who have delays in their academic and social ability.
You will be working in a fantastically resourced SEN school which is part of a highly successful group on their newest site based in St. Albans.
You will be working in a class of 5 pupils alongside other experienced Teaching Assistant staff, a specialist HLTA and a specialist ASD Teacher.
The children can be "active" so you will need to be able to concentrate, multitask and bring energy and enthusiasm to the job.
The ideal candidate will have good ASD knowledge and some experience of PECS and Makaton but the key to the job is attitude and the school are very willing to train someone who shows passion and a willingness to get stuck in!SEN Teaching Assistant Benefits

Well-resourced and enjoyable working environment.
Easy access to Central London by rail or to St. Albans by rail or bus
Ample on site parking
A school invests heavily in staff by providing a range of tailored and bespoke CPD opportunities.
The school will be growing significantly over the next 3-5 years and therefore there will be plenty of opportunities for career advancement
An approachable and engaging leadership team who welcome fresh ideas.
Permanent contracts on offer from June 2026 subject to suitable performance
Excellent transport links close by.Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07

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