SEN Teaching Assistant
3 days ago
Welwyn Garden City
SEN Teaching Assistant - Welwyn Garden City Specialist School Setting | £460 - £500 per week Education, PMLD, SLD | Career Progression Opportunity Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Welwyn Garden City? Are you passionate about education and seeking genuine career progression in a specialist school setting? We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including PMLD and SLD. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while building long-term career prospects in education. The Role - Welwyn Garden City • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD and SLD, • Assist students with complex learning, sensory and communication needs, • Support personal care where required in a dignified and respectful manner, • Use visual aids, sensory strategies and tailored interventions, • Encourage engagement, independence and social development, • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff, • Help maintain a structured, safe and nurturing learning environment Career Progression - A Stepping Stone Role - Welwyn Garden City This SEN Teaching Assistant position provides a strong stepping stone into long-term careers such as: • Teacher (Primary, SEN or Specialist Provision), • Educational Psychologist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Occupational Therapist, • SENCO, • Behaviour or Pastoral Lead The hands-on experience gained in supporting PMLD and SLD needs is highly valuable for those pursuing further education and training pathways. We Are Looking For: • Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, PMLD or SLD, • A calm, resilient and nurturing approach, • A strong interest in education and training, • A desire for career progression within specialist education, • Excellent teamwork and communication skills What We Offer: • Weekly pay of £460 - £500, • Ongoing education and training opportunities, • Clear career progression pathways, • The opportunity to use this position as a stepping stone into wider specialist education careers If you are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant role in Welwyn Garden City that offers real career progression and valuable experience in education within a PMLD and SLD specialist setting, apply today.