Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
£130 per day Minimum| Full-Time | 8:30am – 4:00pm | September 2026 Start

Use the Skills You Already Have to Change a Child's Life.

Have you worked in care, healthcare, support work, childcare, youth work, coaching, the emergency services, or another people-focused role?

If you're compassionate, patient and enjoy helping others, your experience could make you an outstanding SEN Teaching Assistant.

Our partner school is looking for caring, resilient individuals to join their specialist team this September, supporting children and young people with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and additional complex needs.

You don't need to have worked in a school before. If you have the right attitude, empathy and willingness to learn, full training and ongoing support will help you succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

Every day is different. You'll work alongside teachers, therapists and experienced support staff to help pupils feel safe, valued and confident while supporting them with their learning and personal development.

You'll be:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and communication.
• Helping deliver engaging learning activities throughout the school day.
• Supporting pupils with daily routines and personal care where required.
• Building positive relationships that help children achieve their individual goals.
• Working as part of a friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team.

Your Experience Could Be Perfect If You've Worked In:

• Care Assistant or Support Worker
• Residential Care
• Healthcare Assistant
• Nursery or Early Years
• Youth Worker
• Mental Health Support
• Sports Coach
• Community or Charity Organisations

If you've built a career supporting people, managing challenging situations or communicating with empathy, we'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

We're searching for people who are:

• Kind, patient and compassionate.
• Calm under pressure and resilient.
• Positive and proactive.
• Excellent communicators.
• Passionate about helping young people reach their potential.
• Looking for a career with real purpose.

Why Our Team?

Our partners are a specialist SEN school where every member of staff plays a vital role in helping children and young people achieve outcomes that once seemed impossible.

You'll benefit from:

• A welcoming and supportive team.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to build a long-term career within specialist education.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The chance to make a genuine difference every single day.

Role Details

Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Pay: £130 per day

Your experience doesn't have to come from a classroom. If you've built your career around supporting people, solving problems and making a difference, you could already have exactly what it takes.

Apply today and discover how your skills can change a child's future.

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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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