SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference DA/SENTA/HEMELHEMP_1768205907

Closing date February 11, 2026

Location Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Status

Contract

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Full-Time Salary: £100 - £120 per day (Depending on Experience)

We are recruiting an experienced and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils within a specialist educational setting. This role involves working with children and young people with additional needs, providing personalised learning support and contributing to their social, emotional and academic development.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusive education, and professional development, while working collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in both individual and group settings
• Provide differentiated, personalised learning support tailored to individual needs
• Assist with or lead learning activities in line with agreed curriculum plans
• Monitor, assess, record and report on pupil progress and attainment
• Support the planning, delivery and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Act as a mentor for allocated pupils and maintain regular communication with parents/carers
• Attend staff meetings, training days and continuous professional development activ

Essential Experience

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or HLTA
• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Good communication, organisational and teamwork skills

Safeguarding

All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two professional references in line with safeguarding requirements.

How to Apply

To apply or request further information, please submit your CV or contact Deji at Veritas Education London.

Telephone: 0203 026 6150

Email: dagbaje@veritas-education.com

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'