Male - SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Melbourn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking dedicated Male SEN Teaching Assistants in Melbourn to provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs, including ASD and ADHD. The role involves working closely with teachers and other professionals to create a nurturing learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience or a willingness to learn about individual support needs and must be ready for a full-time position with ongoing training and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team environment

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunities for growth within a well-established SEN setting

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEN

Understanding of ASD

Understanding of ADHD

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

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.

Legal and Safeguarding

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.