Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN
Location and Start Details
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire 93- 113 per day Full-Time Long-Term November Start
Start Date: November 2026 - After October Half-Term
Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for two Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Borehamwood from November.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, LSAs or SEN support staff who are passionate about helping children with additional needs make progress, develop independence and enjoy school.
The School
The school is a smaller-than-average, one-form-entry primary school with around 180 pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. It offers a friendly, close-knit environment where staff work collaboratively and build strong, positive relationships with pupils.
The school has a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, independence and achievement, with its most recent Ofsted inspection rating the school's early years provision, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management as Good.
The Roles
The successful Teaching Assistants will provide a combination of 1:1, small-group and classroom support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
You may be supporting:
- EYFS pupils who are minimally verbal, helping develop communication, engagement and early learning skills.
- KS1 pupils with autism, supporting access to learning, independence and positive behaviour.
- KS2 pupils with SEMH needs, helping with emotional regulation, behaviour, confidence and engagement.
- Pupils requiring additional support to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.
- Small groups and individuals through differentiated and engaging activities.
- Teachers and SEN staff with the implementation of appropriate support strategies.
The successful candidates will be expected to build trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining calm, consistent and positive boundaries.
What We're Looking For
The school would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are:
- Experienced Teaching Assistants, LSAs or SEN support staff.
- Patient, nurturing and resilient.
- Confident supporting children with autism, communication needs and/or SEMH.
- Calm and consistent when responding to challenging behaviour or emotional needs.
- Able to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Adaptable and comfortable working across different primary age groups.
- Reliable and committed to a full-time, long-term position.
Previous experience in a primary school, SEN setting, specialist provision or similar environment is highly desirable. Relevant transferable experience will also be considered.
Why Apply?
- 2 positions available
- November start - immediately after October half-term
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- 93- 113 per day, paid weekly
- Work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- Gain valuable experience supporting a range of additional needs
- Supportive, close-knit primary school environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning, confidence and independence
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Teaching Assistant in Borehamwood employer: Tradewind Recruitment LTD.
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with additional needs. With competitive pay, flexible opportunities across Croydon, and access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values inclusivity and empowers you to thrive in your role as a SEND Teaching Assistant.
Contact Details:
Tradewind Recruitment LTD. Recruitment Team
