Full job description SEN Teaching Assistant | Full-Time | Term Time Only Salary: £22,996 – £25,068 (actual, dependent on experience & qualifications)
Bonus: £1,000 Welcome Bonus*
Location: Royston
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday (8:30am–5:00pm)
Contract: Permanent
About the SchoolWe are recruiting on behalf of a highly specialist independent day school that supports students aged 6 to 19 with a range of needs, including:
*Moderate & Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD)
*Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
*ADHD and associated challenges
Many students also have:
*Complex medical needs
*Sensory and/or physical impairments
The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic and well-resourced environment, with excellent facilities and a dedicated therapy team. Students are supported with challenges such as sensory overload, anxiety, low confidence, and transitions - often expressed through behaviour.
The OpportunityDue to continued growth, the school is looking for a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist team, helping to improve outcomes and life chances for young people as they prepare for adulthood.
Key Responsibilities*Support students’ learning, development and progress across the curriculum
*Work in varied settings including the classroom, local environment & community
*Assist students with complex needs, autism, and medical conditions
*Promote equality, diversity, and respect for all learners
*Empower young people to achieve their educational and personal goals
*Deliver high-quality support in all aspects of the role
*Participate in personal care and physical intervention where required
*Adapt to a varied and hands-on role
About YouWe’re looking for candidates who are:
*Willing to work towards qualifications (fully funded training provided)
*Passionate and compassionate about supporting young people
*Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
*Enthusiastic about outdoor and community learning
*Able to see potential, not limitations
*Committed to safeguarding and best practices
*Proactive, creative, and solution-focused
*A supportive team player with strong communication skills
*Educated to at least Level 2 Maths & English (or equivalent)
SafeguardingThis role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and pre-employment safeguarding checks. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Shortlisted applicants may also be subject to an online search.
What’s on Offer*£1,000 welcome bonus*
*Fully funded training & development
*Supportive team & specialist environment
*The chance to make a real difference every day


*Welcome bonus paid in two instalments:
50% after successful probation & 50% after one year of service.


Apply now to start a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs!
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ’Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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