1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant / Support Staff Opportunities Primary, Secondary & Special Needs Schools – Watford & Hertfordshire Location: Watford & Hertfordshire Roles: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants / SEND Support Staff Contract: Full-time, Part-time, Long-term & Flexible Opportunities Supply Desk is looking for passionate and dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistants and Support Staff to join our growing network of partner schools across Watford and the wider Hertfordshire area. As a leading education recruitment specialist, we work closely with a range of primary, secondary and specialist SEND schools throughout Hertfordshire. If you're passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and want to make a genuine difference to their education, we would love to hear from you. About You Are you passionate about helping pupils with special educational needs thrive? Whether you already have experience supporting children with autism (ASC), ADHD, dyslexia, learning difficulties, SEMH or other additional needs, or you're looking to develop your career within SEND education, we have opportunities that could suit your skills and experience. Our dedicated consultants will work closely with you to understand your experience, preferred location, availability and career goals before matching you with suitable partner schools across Watford and Hertfordshire. Requirements Experience supporting children or young people within an educational or SEND setting is desirable Knowledge or understanding of ASC, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, learning difficulties or other SEND needs Strong communication and interpersonal skills Good behaviour-management skills Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for supporting children and young people Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, teachers, SENDCos and support staff Flexibility and adaptability when working within different school environments Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What We Offer Competitive rates of pay Full-time, part-time, long-term and flexible opportunities Access to roles across Watford and the wider Hertfordshire area Opportunities within primary, secondary and specialist SEND schools 1:1 SEND and general classroom support opportunities Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant Professional development and SEND-focused training Opportunities to develop your experience and progress within SEND education Exclusive access to our CPD Learning Hub, with 24/7 access to training and events covering safeguarding, behaviour management, SEND and wellbeing How to Apply If you're ready to make a difference and would like to hear about our current and upcoming SEND opportunities, please send your up-to-date CV to: Dennis Singh Email: Telephone: We are actively recruiting for opportunities across Watford and Hertfordshire, with further vacancies becoming available for the new academic year. Refer a Friend Know someone who would be perfect for a role in education? Supply Desk's Refer a Friend Scheme rewards you for recommending talented teachers and support staff looking for their next opportunity. Please note: All successful applicants will be subject to relevant compliance and Safer Recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Join Supply Desk and make a difference to pupils with SEND across Watford and Hertfordshire