Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 02/11/2026
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: £100–£105 per day
Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Email: (url removed)
Contact Name: Danna Crous
About the Role:
Help young people feel included, confident and ready to learn as a SEND Teaching Assistant. Two opportunities are available at a mainstream secondary school in Watford, supporting pupils across Years 7–11.
You will provide individual and small-group support across subjects, working with teachers to make learning accessible. Using practical classroom strategies, you will help pupils overcome barriers, stay engaged and develop independence.
This SEND Teaching Assistant role suits someone patient, calm and collaborative. Through consistent support and positive relationships, you will help pupils manage their emotions, recognise their progress and participate more confidently in school life.
Requirements:
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
Experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Experience helping young people engage with learning in a classroom or similar setting.
Availability to support pupils across Years 7–11 and different secondary subjects.
The right to work in the UK for the duration of the appointment.
A commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual and small-group support under teachers guidance.
Help pupils remain engaged and access classroom learning.
Use agreed strategies to support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
Build trusting relationships that encourage participation.
Share observations with teachers to keep support consistent and responsive.
Develop pupils' confidence and independence.
Our client can offer you:
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils daily lives.
Experience across the secondary curriculum and Years 7–11.
Close collaboration with teachers to develop your classroom support skills.
Varied work combining individual, small-group and in-class support.
Opportunities to strengthen your SEND experience in a mainstream setting.
Why work via Teach-Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
We:
· Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
· Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
· Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
· Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process:
If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education. We look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
