SEN Teaching Assistant

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant – September 2025 Start
Location: SG12
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: Depending on experience
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a specialist school in the Royston area to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time from September 2025.

About the Role:

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students aged 9–19 with complex learning needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and physical disabilities. You’ll work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils in their daily routines, both in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning programmes
• Supporting students with personal care needs (including toileting and feeding)
• Encouraging independence and promoting positive behaviour
• Working collaboratively with the wider staff team and families

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in a school, care, or support setting)
• Comfortable and confident in supporting personal care
• A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach to working with vulnerable students
• Enhanced Child only DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Availability for full-time work, Monday to Friday, term-time only

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Ongoing support and training from a dedicated consultant
• Access to CPD courses and career development opportunities
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive and specialist environment

If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEN career and are passionate about providing high-quality care and support, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel for more information.

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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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