1:1 SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant

Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5NL

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Once compliance checks complete

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,847.00 Annually (FTE)

1:1 SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a dedicated part time SEN Teaching Assistant to provide support throughout the week for a delightful child in Key Stage 1 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The role will include supporting the child during classroom learning as well as during playtimes, with part of the working day dedicated to encouraging positive friendships, social interaction, communication and the development of social skills.

This is a part-time position linked specifically to the individual child and the funding provided to support their EHCP. The position will therefore remain in place for as long as the associated funding and support requirement continues.

The role will primarily involve delivering 1:1 support. You will work closely with school colleagues and external professionals to implement strategies that support the child's communication, speech and language development, social skills and engagement with learning.

We are looking for someone who is caring, patient and adaptable, with a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs. The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a school or childcare setting, with experience of supporting children with SEND. Knowledge or experience of areas such as eye-gaze technology and AAC is essential, along with phonics, speech and language development, sensory needs, fine motor development and other interventions would also be advantageous. However, we recognise that candidates may not have experience in all of these areas, and ongoing CPD, training and support will be provided to develop your knowledge and skills. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is nurturing, enthusiastic and willing to learn, with the ability to build positive relationships and adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of the child.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aboyne-lodge-junior-mixed-and-infant-school

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