SEN Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant - Ware, Hertfordshire
Are you an empathetic and motivated Teaching Assistant looking to support students in a busy specialist SEN school with pupils with mild SEN needs?
Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for dedicated individuals to work in a well run and popular SEN school in Ware, Hertfordshire. This is an ongoing role starting asap and into next academic year and is expected to become permanent for Easter 2026.
We are looking for people with previous experience of working with students. If you are calm, nurturing and able to provide a safe space for these students, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant with Tradewind, you'll play a key role in helping young people reach their full potential. You'll provide one-to-one and small group support, implement behaviour strategies, and create a safe, positive learning environment where every child feels valued.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support students with ASD or behavioural needs in class and during activities.
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Implement tailored learning and behaviour plans.
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Promote emotional regulation, confidence, and independence.
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Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to deliver inclusive education.
What We're Looking For:
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Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (professional or personal).
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A patient, understanding and resilient approach.
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Commitment to helping every pupil thrive.
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A valid DBS or willingness to obtain one through Tradewind.
What's on Offer:
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Competitive pay rates (£90-£115 per day, depending on experience).
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Regular work across a variety of classes .
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Free CPD and ongoing professional development opportunities.
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Support from a dedicated local consultant.
If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to build a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact the Tradewind St Albans Secondary team to find out more.
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⭐ Highlight your SEN or ASD support experience prominently as the school specifically needs mild SEN expertise
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 pupils with ASD, improving engagement by 40%'
🌐 Emphasise your behaviour management strategies as implementing tailored behaviour plans is key
🎯 Mention your DBS status or willingness to obtain one through Tradewind as this is essential
🤝 Showcase collaborative working with teachers and support staff for inclusive education delivery
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- •Supported 12 pupils with ASD and mild SEN needs through one-to-one sessions, improving classroom engagement by 35% over 6 months
- •Implemented tailored behaviour strategies for 8 students with additional needs, reducing disruption incidents by 60% across term
- •Collaborated with 4 teachers to deliver inclusive education programmes, supporting 25 SEN pupils in mainstream integration
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tradewind Recruitment's SEN Teaching Assistant role in Ware perfectly aligns with my passion for supporting pupils with additional needs. My experience in ASD support and behaviour management makes me well-suited to implement the tailored learning and behaviour plans your specialist school requires.
My background in working with young people with SEN needs has equipped me with the patience and resilience necessary to create safe, positive learning environments where every child can thrive.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you implement a behaviour plan for a student with ASD?
- ›What strategies do you use to promote emotional regulation in SEN pupils?
- ›How do you adapt learning materials for students with mild SEN needs?
- ›Describe your approach to one-to-one versus small group support
- ›What inclusive education techniques have you found most effective?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a challenging student with additional needs
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain calm under pressure with SEN pupils
- ›Give an example of how you've collaborated with teachers to support a student
- ›Tell me about a time you helped build a student's confidence and independence
- ›Describe how you've adapted your approach for different types of additional needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you supported a challenging student with additional needs
Describe a situation where you had to remain calm under pressure with SEN pupils