SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £22,996-£25,068 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Welcome Bonus: £1,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm

Simply Education are working with a specialist SEN setting in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, to recruit a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience supporting children and young people with SEN and additional needs, and who wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development and confidence.

You'll be supporting students aged 6-19 with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, complex medical needs and sensory or physical impairments. The role involves supporting students both in the classroom and through learning opportunities in the wider community.

The role

• Support students with their learning, development and progress
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals
• Support young people with autism, complex needs and communication difficulties
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development
• Support learning both within the classroom and in community settings
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Adapt your approach to meet individual communication and learning needs
• Support students with personal care where required

We're looking for

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with additional needs
• A patient, caring and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Someone who is proactive, creative and confident adapting to different situations
• A willingness to learn and develop your SEN knowledge
• Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent

Experience with autism, complex learning needs, PMLD/SLD, medical needs or sensory/physical impairments would be particularly valuable.

Don't have all the qualifications? Training and professional development opportunities are available, with support provided to help you develop your career within specialist education.

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a permanent opportunity where you can genuinely make a difference to children and young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Simply Education.