Full job descriptionSEN TEACHING ASSISTANTS WANTED - SPECIALIST SCHOOL
MELDRETH | £90-£110 PER DAY | ASAP START

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full-time, ongoing opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you have the patience, compassion and enthusiasm to make a genuine difference every day?

We are currently recruiting caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming specialist school in Meldreth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a specialist educational setting, supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them develop their confidence, independence and life skills.

NO PREVIOUS SEN EXPERIENCE? WE STILL WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is highly desirable, but we also welcome applicants with transferable skills from other backgrounds.

Experience in any of the following would be particularly beneficial:

Autism (ASC)
ADHD
Learning disabilities and additional learning needs
Complex needs
Communication and speech difficulties
Social, emotional and mental health needs
Personal care and physical support

We would also love to hear from people with backgrounds in:

Healthcare and care work.
Residential and support work.
Nursery and childcare settings.
Youth work and mentoring.
Behaviour support.
Sports coaching and community support.
THE ROLE

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
Support children with their learning, communication and development.
Encourage independence and build confidence.
Assist with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
Support pupils with daily routines and activities.
Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Work closely with teachers and specialist support staff.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A caring, patient and empathetic personality.
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A proactive, flexible and positive approach.
Reliability and a willingness to learn.
Previous SEN experience is advantageous but not essential.
WHY APPLY?
Competitive daily pay of £90-£110, depending on experience.
Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
ASAP start available.
Consistent full-time working hours.
Opportunity to gain valuable specialist SEN experience.
Supportive specialist school environment.
Potential for ongoing placements.
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can genuinely change young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Whether you have previous SEN experience or are looking to transfer your existing care, education or support skills into a specialist school setting, this could be the perfect opportunity.

APPLY TODAY - IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE!

All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and right-to-work checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.