Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.63 - £22,834.95 actual salary), depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs? If you're dedicated to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with a range of special educational needs (including PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism) in their learning and development.
- Assist students in both classroom and community settings to help them reach their educational and personal goals.
- Foster an inclusive environment that promotes equality, respect, and positive learning experiences.
- Encourage independence and support students' social and emotional development through a variety of activities.
- Work alongside teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored support, including personal care and physical interventions when necessary.
Ideal Candidate:
We're looking for individuals who:
- Are passionate about helping children and young people with additional needs succeed in their education.
- Are patient, proactive, and determined to overcome learning barriers.
- Are creative and adaptable, with a solution-focused approach to challenges.
- Have excellent communication skills, particularly when working with students with specific communication needs.
- Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of students.
- Hold a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Are keen to pursue further qualifications and training, fully funded by us.
Benefits:
- Be part of a highly skilled, accredited team with a shared vision for student success.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression, with fully funded training and development.
- Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.
- Access to Perk Box for high street discounts.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Bike-to-work and car lease schemes.
How to Apply:
To apply, click here or contact for more details.
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are an equal opportunities employer, fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.