1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire. This role is full-time and offers immediate start for a candidate with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

You will work with pupils who have SEND, helping them access learning, develop confidence and independence. There is potential for a permanent position and specialist training opportunities, including Makaton, LEGO Therapy and IEPs.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN experience desirable.
• Experience with Autism/ADHD/learning difficulties is advantageous.
• Willingness to commit to full-time role and school hours.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND to access learning and build independence.
• Encourage communication, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Work with teachers to implement individual education plans.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start | Meldreth, Cambridgeshire

Full-Time Only | Temporary to Permanent | Specialist Training & Career Progression

Conveniently Located for Candidates Across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire

The school is based in Meldreth, making it accessible from a number of surrounding towns and villages:

• Royston - approx. 4 miles / 7-10 minutes
• Melbourn - approx. 2 miles / 5 minutes
• Shepreth - approx. 3 miles / 7 minutes
• Cambridge - approx. 10-11 miles / 20-25 minutes
• Cambourne - approx. 12-13 miles / 18-25 minutes
• Baldock - approx. 12 miles / 18-22 minutes
• Letchworth Garden City - approx. 14-15 miles / 18-25 minutes
• Biggleswade - approx. 15-16 miles / 25-30 minutes
• Hitchin - approx. 16-17 miles / 25-30 minutes
• Stevenage - approx. 18-20 miles / 25-35 minutes

Journey times are estimates and will vary depending on traffic.

Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm

Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: ASAP - immediate availability preferred

Transport: Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements essential

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant Wanted - Immediate Start!

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity? Do you have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Aspire People are recruiting a reliable, patient and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Meldreth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with the potential to secure a permanent position and access specialist training.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in SEN schools, mainstream education, residential childcare or other support-based environments.

IMPORTANT - FULL-TIME ONLY

This position is strictly full-time.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm.

These hours are fixed and cannot be amended.

The school cannot accommodate part-time working, reduced hours, fewer working days, flexible start times or earlier finishes.

Please only apply if you can commit to the full advertised working pattern.

Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements are essential.

The Role

You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence and build independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to children with SEND.
• Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities.
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.
• Supporting individual learning needs and education plans.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Maintaining a patient, consistent and supportive approach.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.

Experience and Essential Skills

Previous SEN experience is highly desirable.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs or behavioural challenges.

We will also consider candidates with strong transferable skills from:

• Residential childcare and children's homes.
• Care homes and supported living.
• Healthcare and mental health support.
• Mainstream schools and nurseries.
• Youth work and mentoring.
• Social care and support work.

You must demonstrate patience, emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and professional when faced with challenging situations.

We need someone who understands that working in SEN can be demanding. Pupils may require significant support, and progress can take time. You must be consistent, adaptable and committed, even on challenging days.

Career Progression and Specialist Training

There is potential to progress into permanent employment, with opportunities for specialist training, including:

• Makaton and communication support.
• LEGO Therapy.
• PRICE training.
• Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Sensory learning approaches.
• Manual handling.
• Thrive approaches.
• Further specialist SEND development.

Training opportunities will depend on the school's arrangements and requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Previous SEN experience desirable.
• Relevant transferable experience will be considered.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, resilient and reliable approach.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.
• Ability to work 8:30am-4:40pm without adjustments.
• Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements.
• Immediate availability preferred.

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.