Teaching Assistant - Perm
hace 13 días
Hoddesdon
SEN Teaching Assistant – Permanent Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire £20,000 per annum (Pro Rata) ⏰ Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:45pm | Term-Time Only Permanent | Long-Term Stability (NO PART TIME AVAILABLE) Not Just Another TA Role. A Career With Purpose. If you’re looking for a job, this isn’t it. If you’re looking for a role where: You’re genuinely supported from day one You’re trained properly, not just “shown the ropes” You work in a school that invests in you You go home knowing you made a difference Keep reading. The School – Structured, Supportive, Exceptional This specialist SEN school in Hoddesdon is one of the most well-run, nurturing environments in the area. ✔ Small class sizes ✔ Calm, structured routines ✔ Incredible sensory rooms & purpose-built facilities ✔ Outdoor learning spaces ✔ Dedicated therapy and intervention rooms ✔ Engaging life-skills and enrichment activities Students are supported through hands-on learning, creative activities, structured support systems, and personalised approaches. Many pupils have EHCPs and benefit from consistency, patience, and positive role models. This is a setting where pupils thrive because staff are supported. And that’s the key difference. Training & Development – A Real Priority From your very first day, you will receive: ✔ A structured induction ✔ Ongoing SEN-focused training ✔ Daily support from experienced staff ✔ Clear behaviour frameworks ✔ Mentoring and development opportunities They don’t expect you to “just know” — they teach you. Confidence grows here. Skills develop here. Careers grow here. The Role Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups Helping students access learning in ways that work for them Encouraging independence and communication Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour strategies Assisting with sensory needs and structured transitions Providing personal care where required (full training provided) This is hands-on. Active. Rewarding. Impactful. No two days are the same. Who This Is Perfect For You do not need school experience. You do need: ✔ Patience ✔ Emotional resilience ✔ A calm, positive presence ✔ Strong communication skills ✔ A genuine interest in supporting SEN students Backgrounds in care, youth work, coaching, support work, or customer-facing roles are highly valued. Attitude > experience. What You Get ✨ Permanent contract ✨ Term-time only hours (great work-life balance) ✨ £25,583 per annum (Pro Rata) ✨ A leadership team that genuinely cares ✨ Real training and progression ✨ A role where your presence truly matters We’ve partnered with this school for over five years and have placed multiple long-term staff who are still there, thriving. That speaks for itself. If you want a stable, meaningful role in a school that will support, train, and invest in you — Apply now or message for a confidential chat with the We Staff Team