At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with complex needs and assist in creating engaging activities.
- Company: A nurturing special needs school in Hemel Hempstead.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and professional development support.
- Other info: Flexible hours available and a dedicated consultant to guide you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with profound learning difficulties.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD
Hemel Hempstead
Full or part time
September 2026 start
The School:
Supply Desk is pleased to be working with a special needs school in the Hemel Hempstead area that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with SEND allowing for them to succeed to the best of their ability no matter what challenges they may face. The pupils and students have severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and support children from the ages of 2-19. The school has excellent facilities and access to a range of resources to provide a rich and stimulating environment for the children.
This is a chance to diversify your own career and move into an incredibly rewarding role within a SEN setting. Applicants with previous experience as an SEND Teaching Assistant (mainstream or special needs schools) are also welcomed. You will be responsible for working with children and supporting their complex needs as part of a team of TA’s alongside a teacher in a rich and stimulating environment in this SEN school for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and disabilities (PMLD).
The role will require the following responsibilities:
- Supporting students with complex needs including Autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy
- Providing students with personal care assistance
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Collaborating with the teacher and assisting with creating and delivering activities
- Recording students’ progress and feeding back to the teacher
- Working one to one with some students
The ideal candidate will have/be:
- Previous experience with SEN
- Good knowledge of SEN and passion to develop
- Able to manage challenging behaviour
- Able to commit to working fixed days – full or part time and to commute to the Hemel Hempstead area
- Has a clear and valid DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
- Able to assist pupils/students with personal care
In addition to top rates of pay, and a commitment to your professional development, we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way.
Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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