Job description
🌟 SEN Teaching Assistant - MLD & SLD | Peterborough 🌟
📍 Location: Peterborough
📅 Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)
💼 Position Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
💰 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a patient, compassionate, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs?
We are seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Peterborough, supporting pupils with Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who need extra support to thrive in their education.
🌈 The Role:
Support students with MLD and SLD, both 1:1 and in small groups.
Work closely with class teachers and SENCO to implement tailored learning plans.
Use a range of strategies and resources to promote engagement and independence.
Assist with personal care routines (if required) in a respectful and dignified manner.
Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
👩🏫 About You:
Experience working with children or young people with SEND is highly desirable.
Calm, resilient, and empathetic nature.
Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude.
Relevant qualifications (, CACHE, or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential.
A proactive and flexible approach to day-to-day tasks.
🏫 The School Offers:
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities in SEN best practices.
Well-resourced classrooms and access to specialist support.
The chance to make a lasting impact in a child's life.
🔒 Safeguarding Statement:
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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