SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: £22,996 – £25,068 (actual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Term Time Only)
Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm)
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

Our partner school is a specialist independent day provision supporting students aged 6–19 with a range of Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and associated needs.

The school provides a highly personalised and nurturing environment for learners who may also present with complex medical needs, sensory or physical impairments, and challenges around anxiety, confidence, and transitions. Staff play a vital role in helping students manage these barriers and thrive both academically and personally.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students’ learning, development, and overall wellbeing across a variety of settings — including the classroom, outdoor learning environments, and the wider community.

You will:

• Support students across the curriculum, adapting approaches to meet individual needs
• Work with learners with PMLD, autism, and complex medical needs to achieve their goals
• Promote independence, confidence, and emotional regulation
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive environment where every young person is valued
• Support personal care and, where necessary, physical intervention in line with training
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and multidisciplinary teams

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient
• Proactive, creative, and solution-focused
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
• Strong communicators, able to adapt to a range of communication needs
• Team players who can also work independently with professionalism and discretion
• Motivated to develop professionally (fully funded training and qualifications provided)
• Educated to at least Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Enthusiastic about outdoor and community-based learning

What’s on Offer

• A supportive and specialist working environment
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on young people’s lives
• Welcome bonus paid in two stages:
  • 50% upon successful completion of probation
  • 50% after one year of service

How to Apply

If you are committed to helping young people overcome barriers and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to: lilla.shaw@teachingpersonnel.com

Please note: Applications without a CV will not be considered.

Safeguarding

All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions (including those considered “spent,” unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability for working with children.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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