Connex - London
Teaching Assistant – SEN Secondary (Watford)
£95 per day (More dependent on relevant experience) | Full-Time | Immediate Start
We are recruiting for a structured, well-established all-boys secondary SEN provision in Watford supporting students aged 11–16 with EHCPs, primarily high-functioning ASD and associated social, emotional and communication needs.
This is not a soft support role. The school needs confident, consistent adults who can provide structure, routine and calm authority.
Students are generally well behaved but require clear boundaries, predictable routines and strong role models. Many are working below mainstream curriculum levels, so engagement, resilience and life-skills development are key.
The role:
- 1:1 and small group support
- Behaviour and emotional regulation support
- Reinforcing routines and expectations
- Supporting adapted English, maths and vocational lessons
- Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff
Ideal background:
- SEN experience (ASD, SEMH, behaviour)
- Youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or forces background welcomed
- Confident working with teenage boys
- Calm, resilient and reliable
- Able to command respect without confrontation
Pay: £95 per day and upwards depending on experience.
Why work with us:
- Specialist education agency trusted across Watford and Hertfordshire
- Large existing workforce locally
- Ongoing free CPD and behaviour training
- Consistent work and long-term opportunities
- Honest communication and real career progression
If you can provide structure, consistency and leadership in the classroom, this role will suit you.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.