SEN Teaching Assistant
Salary: £22,996 – £25,068 (actual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Term Time Only)
Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm)
Start Date: ASAP
About the School
Our partner school is a specialist independent day provision supporting students aged 6–19 with a range of Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and associated needs.
The school provides a highly personalised and nurturing environment for learners who may also present with complex medical needs, sensory or physical impairments, and challenges around anxiety, confidence, and transitions. Staff play a vital role in helping students manage these barriers and thrive both academically and personally.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students’ learning, development, and overall wellbeing across a variety of settings — including the classroom, outdoor learning environments, and the wider community.
You will:
Support students across the curriculum, adapting approaches to meet individual needs
Work with learners with PMLD, autism, and complex medical needs to achieve their goals
Promote independence, confidence, and emotional regulation
Contribute to a positive, inclusive environment where every young person is valued
Support personal care and, where necessary, physical intervention in line with training
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and multidisciplinary teams
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
Compassionate, patient, and resilient
Proactive, creative, and solution-focused
Committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
Strong communicators, able to adapt to a range of communication needs
Team players who can also work independently with professionalism and discretion
Motivated to develop professionally (fully funded training and qualifications provided)
Educated to at least Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent)
Enthusiastic about outdoor and community-based learning
What’s on Offer
A supportive and specialist working environment
Fully funded training and development opportunities
The chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on young people’s lives
Welcome bonus paid in two stages:
50% upon successful completion of probation
50% after one year of service
How to Apply
If you are committed to helping young people overcome barriers and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to:
Please note: Applications without a CV will not be considered.
Safeguarding
All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions (including those considered “spent,” unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability for working with children.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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