Job Description

Job Role: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £85.50 - £110 per day

Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference? Supply Desk is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Hemel Hempstead from September 2026.

This is a fantastic full-time opportunity to support pupils in Key Stage 1 with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Cognition and Learning, and Communication and Interaction. If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
• Support pupils with SEMH, Cognition and Learning, and Communication and Interaction needs, helping them to access the curriculum and engage confidently in school life.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver personalised learning and intervention programmes.
• Foster a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels safe, supported, and valued.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Promote independence, confidence, positive behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

• A welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong commitment to supporting every child.
• A dedicated leadership team that values staff wellbeing and professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where teamwork is encouraged.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your experience and knowledge within SEND.
• A nurturing ethos that places children's wellbeing and progress at the centre of everything it does.

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs is desirable.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH, Cognition and Learning, or Communication and Interaction needs would be advantageous.
• A calm, patient, and caring approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• A proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Daily rates of £85.50 - £110, depending on experience.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's learning and development.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Supply Desk consultant.
• Access to CPD and specialist SEND training opportunities.
• A welcoming and supportive school environment.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer a friend or colleague to Supply Desk and receive a £100 referral bonus once they complete five or more shifts.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Elina on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed), or apply below.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check and comply with Safer Recruitment standards throughout their employment. (AGY)