1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant
1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant
Part Time
Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 12.30pm (but this can be discussed)
To start as soon as possible
We are looking for a specialist SEND Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a child with additional needs currently in our Reception class. This position will be in place initially for the Summer Term with the possibility of continuing into September 2026. This role will be funded by the parents of the child and as such you will be employed by the family and not the school, although you will be working at Elstree.
Your experience of working with children with additional behavioural needs will be supported by working closely with the Head of Pre-Prep, the Head of Learning Development and the child’s class teacher. You will be a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant and will complement our Pre-Prep teaching team as well as being able to use your own initiative.
Your experience should include:
- Working with children who find it challenging to manage their emotions
- Experience of suggesting strategies to positively manage challenging behaviours
- Working as part of a team
- Liaising with parents to update them on the daily progress of their child
- Supporting the child with their academic work if unable to complete it in the classroom with their peers.
To arrange an initial conversation with our Head of Pre-Prep to find out more about the role, please email Rachel Pither, Head of HR at apply@elstreeschool.org.uk. Please note that you will also be required to meet the family as part of the recruitment process and that your application form will be shared with them. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but all applications are to be received by Midday, 22nd April 2026.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Closing date: Midday, 22nd April 2026.
