SEN Teaching Assistant

Outskirts of Royston

£12.37 - £13.49 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only

We are looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to work at our partnered SEN School based in Meldreth, on a permanent basis. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs, including learning difficulties, autism, and communication challenges. Working closely with teaching staff and therapists, you will help deliver tailored learning experiences that enable every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

About The School :

This school is dedicated to supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, sensory processing difficulties, and communication challenges. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

With a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, they deliver personalised learning programmes tailored to each individual's strengths and needs. The school's main focus is on building confidence, independence, and life skills, preparing the learners for the best possible future.

At the heart of this school is a strong community ethos, where staff, students, and families work together to celebrate progress, however small, and promote meaningful outcomes for every young person in their care.

Your Responsibilities :

Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community
Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of the school and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role
Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

We are looking for candidates who are :

Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by the school
Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
A lover of the outdoor and community learning
Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
Proactive, rather than reactive
Creative thinkers with solution focus
Able to work supportively as a team member and confidently when working independently, within a range of settings
Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needs
Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English

The Benefits :

Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team
Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision
Opportunities for meaningful career development
Fully funded training and qualifications
Life assurance
Enhanced pension scheme
Perk Box- offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Bike to work scheme
Car lease scheme

If you're ready to start or continue a meaningful career in special education, we would love to hear from you. APPLY TODAY