Welcome to Edge Grove School, a leading Independent Coeducational Preparatory School for children aged 3–13, set within 48 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside on the edge of North London.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Special Educational Needs Assistant at Edge Grove. This is a part time, fixed term position from 1st September 2026 - 9th July 2027. The role is funded through the local authority for a pupil with an EHCP and is currently for 22.5 hours a week, working daily from 8.30am to 13.00pm, dependent on the pupil’s continued attendance at the school and the continued Local Authority funding.

The School seeks to employ an inspiring, child-centred and dynamic individual who will work collaboratively and proactively to celebrate and promote the excellence of Edge Grove’s Mission, its Core Values and its pupils’ remarkable progress and outcomes.

The role will include supporting a pupil with Type 1 Diabetes, providing regular monitoring and support for a pupil with Type 1 Diabetes in accordance with their Individual Health Care Plan to ensure their health, safety, and wellbeing throughout the school day. The successful candidate will help the pupil access learning activities, remain engaged in lessons, and catch up on work missed due to diabetes management or medical appointments.

The role also involves supporting individual pupils and small groups, both inside and outside the classroom, to enable full participation in learning under the direction of the Form Teacher, Head of Learning Support and Head of the Junior Department. Responsibilities include assisting with the implementation of strategies outlined in pupils' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), monitoring progress, working collaboratively with SEND specialists and other professionals, contributing to the development of learning resources, and maintaining an understanding of programmes of study, schemes of work, and daily learning objectives alongside the class teacher.

Founded in 1935, Edge Grove celebrates childhood and inspires futures through a forward-thinking, child-centred education. Our pupils thrive in an inclusive community that nurtures academic ambition, creativity and confidence - preparing them for future success in senior schools and beyond.

At Edge Grove, we believe that learning should excite, challenge and empower every child. Our holistic approach combines outstanding teaching, exceptional pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme designed to help pupils discover their passions and reach their full potential.

Edge Grove – where the edge is just the beginning.

Edge Grove School Trust Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. 

The full policy on Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure and the Data Protection Privacy Notice (Recruitment) are available on our website and should be read before making your application.

Applications must arrive prior to the closing date and time. CVs will not be accepted. However, we reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date and we encourage early applications.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback except to those candidates who are invited to interview.