SEND Teaching Assistant
Location:
Meldreth, Near Royston (Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire Border) Hourly Rate:
£12.87 - £14.03 Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri), Term-time only
Reed Education are delighted to be working with a highly specialist SEN school in
Meldreth
, near Royston, supporting children and young people aged 6 to 19 with a wide range of learning needs. The school offers an exceptional, well-resourced environment including modern classrooms, specialist facilities, and an experienced therapeutic team on site.
Students have diverse and complex needs including MLD, SLD, autism, ADHD, sensory and physical impairments, and in some cases complex medical conditions. Many require support with managing sensory overload, anxiety and transitions, which may be reflected through their behaviour.
Due to continued growth, the school is seeking a compassionate and motivated
SEND Teaching Assistant
to join their team and help create positive outcomes for young people preparing for adulthood.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial part in supporting students across all areas of their learning and development. Working within the classroom, the community and wider learning environments, you will help students work towards their educational and personal goals while promoting independence, confidence and wellbeing.
Your role will include:
Supporting students with PMLD, complex medical needs, autism and other learning difficulties
Helping to deliver a meaningful, individualised curriculum
Promoting equality, respect and a learner-centred ethos
Encouraging emotional resilience, communication and independence
Providing high-quality, consistent support across all aspects of school life
Contributing to therapeutic and multi-disciplinary approaches
Participating in physical intervention and personal care routines when required
This is a varied role where no two days are the same, and you’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team committed to transforming young lives.
What the school are looking for:
Willing to work towards formal qualifications and ongoing training (fully funded) Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
Compassionate, patient and dedicated
Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
Enthusiastic about outdoor and community-based learning
Able to see potential rather than disability
Fully committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing
Proactive, solution-focused and creative in their approach
Strong communicators, especially when supporting diverse communication needs
Team players who can also work independently when required
Why Join Through Reed? Opportunity to work in an outstanding, well-resourced specialist school
Supportive leadership and a strong multi-disciplinary team
Personalised development with all training and qualifications funded
A rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference every day
Interested in Applying? If you’re committed to helping young people with complex needs achieve their full potential,
Reed Education would love to hear from you ! Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Reed Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.