Male - SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks a Male SEN Teaching Assistant in Meldreth, Hertfordshire. The role involves providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with special educational needs, including ASD and ADHD. Applicants should demonstrate a positive, patient attitude and be willing to assist with personal care where required. Ongoing training and opportunities for development will be provided in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth within the SEN setting

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Positive, patient, and proactive approach is necessary.
• Willingness to support personal care and physical assistance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with ASD and ADHD.
• Assist with personalised learning plans and classroom activities.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning atmosphere.

Skills

Understanding of ASD

Understanding of ADHD

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patience

Job description

Job Title: Male SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Meldreth, Hertfordshire (SG8 area)
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Interview Date: January 2026.
Start Date: January 2026 after successful interview.

About the Role

We are seeking x2 compassionate and dedicated male SEN Teaching Assistant's have experience working with learning difficulties, ASD and ADHD. This role involves providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), physical disabilities, and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
You will work closely with class teachers, therapists, and other support staff to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to learn, develop, and thrive in a safe and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with ASD, ADHD, physical disabilities, and PMLD.
• Assist with personalised learning plans and classroom activities.
• Promote communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
• Support sensory needs and behaviour management strategies.
• Help with mobility, personal care, and medical needs where required (training provided).
• Create a nurturing, inclusive, and positive learning atmosphere.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to pupil progress reviews.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable but not essential).
• Understanding of ASD, ADHD, physical disabilities, or PMLD.
• Positive, patient, and proactive approach.
• Ability to follow support plans and school policies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to support personal care and physical assistance tasks.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

We Offer

• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to grow within a well-established SEN setting.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover statement. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend in the new year.

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.