SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a nurturing, resilient and compassionate individual with proven experience supporting children with special educational needs? A SEN Teaching Assistant role in Dunstable offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on young learners who need consistency, structure and encouragement to succeed.

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Dunstable is seeking a calm, committed and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant with hands-on experience providing 1:1 support. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering tailored support, building strong and trusting relationships, and helping pupils with additional needs reach their full potential.

This SEN Teaching Assistant position in Dunstable is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN professional who is passionate about inclusive education and confident working with children with additional needs.

For this position, prior SEN experience and experience working 1:1 with pupils is essential, particularly supporting children with a range of additional needs including ASD.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant in Dunstable, you will provide both classroom-based and individual support, helping pupils remain engaged, regulate their emotions and access learning in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent 1:1 and in-class support for pupils with ASD and additional needs.
• Implement tailored strategies to support learning, behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt lesson materials and activities.
• Build strong, professional relationships that promote trust, stability and engagement.
• Monitor and support pupils' academic progress and emotional wellbeing throughout the day.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.

The Ideal Candidate for the Role

• Proven experience working in an SEN setting.
• Strong background in 1:1 support with children or young people.
• Confident supporting pupils with ASD and additional needs.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour and learning support.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to supporting pupils' development.

Perks and Benefits

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and SEN-specific training.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• Specialist SEND provision with structured support systems in place.
• Valuable experience within an established primary school setting.
• Term-time hours supporting a positive work-life balance.
• A highly rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact on pupils' progress and wellbeing.

If you meet the essential experience requirements and are ready to take on a rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant position in Dunstable, apply today. A member of the recruitment team will review your application and be in touch shortly.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.