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SEN Teaching Assistant

13.45 per hour
Ware
Full-time
11th June 2026
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(Required for September 2026)

St Edmund’s College is seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional educational needs within our thriving Learning Support Department.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to help pupils access learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential through individual and small-group support.

Is passionate about supporting young people

Has strong communication and teamwork skills

Can promote independence and inclusion

Is patient, adaptable, and proactive

Experience working with children or SEN pupils is desirable.

The post will involve close contact with, and a high degree of responsibility for, children and young adults. The majority of this will be regulated activity and as such an enhanced DBS check (which includes children’s barred list information) will be required in advance of appointment.

If you would like to apply, please complete an application before the closing date.

Closing date for applications when all forms must be received by HR is:

Midday, Thursday 11

Interviews to take place:

Shortly after the closing date

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St Edmund’s College and Prep

Telephone: 01920 824335

Email:

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo relevant Safeguarding Checks.

We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Full Time - Term Time

Ware

£13.45 gross per hour

Bursarial Staff