Performing Arts Graduate - SEND Teaching Assistant

Envision Education • Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, GB • £10 - £11 / hour • 2d ago

Are you a Performing Arts graduate with a passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Would you love to use your creativity in a rewarding, school-based role?

A welcoming and inclusive Primary school in Watford is looking for a Performing Arts Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team in September 2025. This full-time role offers the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of pupils aged 4-11 with severe and complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Support students with severe SEND, including Autism, communication difficulties, and developmental delays.
Use drama, music, movement, and creative arts to encourage engagement and build confidence.
Provide 1:1 and small group support within a structured, nurturing classroom environment.
Aid communication using visual supports, gestures, and sign language (training provided if needed).

Who We're Looking For:

A graduate in Performing Arts or a related Creative Arts discipline.
Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with additional or complex needs.
Patient, empathetic, and flexible, with a creative approach to learning support.
A strong interest in pursuing a career in education, creative therapy, or SEND support

Why Register with Envision Education?
✅ Competitive PAYE rates with no hidden umbrella deductions
✅ One-to-one support from a dedicated education consultant
✅ Interview preparation and ongoing career support
✅ Opportunities for CPD and upskilling in SEND and behaviour strategies
✅ Long-term and permanent opportunities with local schools

If you're ready to make a difference and use your creative talents to support children with SEND, apply now and join our mission to nurture, engage, and empower every learner.