SEN Support Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx), Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7EN

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  9th November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 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: £25,614.00 - £25,614.00 Annually (FTE) H2 3 (Fringe) (£25,614 + £1,079 FTE (£19,621 pro-rata))

SEN Support Assistant job summary

SEN Support Assistant

H2 3 (Fringe) (£25,614 + £1,079 FTE (£19,621 pro-rata))

32.5 hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, Term Time Only)

Make a difference. Inspire confidence. Help every child thrive.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed SEN Support Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive primary school community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children with special educational needs and who wants to play a meaningful role in helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will work closely with a small group of children with additional needs, providing targeted support both in and outside the classroom. You will work alongside class teachers, the SENCO and other professionals to ensure that every child receives the support, encouragement and opportunities they need to succeed.

About the role

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide individual and small-group support for children with a range of SEN needs.
• Support pupils to access learning and participate fully in school life.
• Help children develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Implement strategies and programmes designed to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Support children with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and provide encouragement and reassurance.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and other members of the school team.
• Contribute to the monitoring and assessment of pupil progress.
• Support pupils during lessons, playtimes, lunchtimes and other aspects of the school day.
• Promote an inclusive, nurturing and respectful environment where every child feels valued

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Is patient, nurturing, calm and compassionate.
• Has high expectations for every child and believes that all pupils can achieve.
• Can build strong and positive relationships with children.
• Is able to respond flexibly to individual needs and changing circumstances.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Has experience working with children with SEN (desirable but not essential).

What we can offer you

We are proud to offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives.
• A dedicated and experienced SEN team.
• Strong support from teachers, the SENCO and wider staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A positive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience working with children with a range of additional needs.

Join our team

If you are someone who is kind, resilient, enthusiastic and committed to helping children reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

This role offers the opportunity to become an important part of a child's educational journey — helping them overcome barriers, celebrate their successes and develop the confidence and independence to thrive.

St Joseph's is the primary school in the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust. We have a strong tradition of providing an authentic education which aims to deliver excellence for every member of our community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Interviews: St Joseph’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, and close the application deadline early, therefore an early application is advisable.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-wx

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