SEN TA - Full-Time

Aspire People; Melbourn; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Ongoing professional development

Supportive leadership

Career progression

Rewarding role

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist team in Royston/Meldreth area, Hertfordshire. The role is full-time, term-time only, with a 40-hour week and a daily rate of £100–£115.

You will support students with diverse learning needs, work alongside teachers and therapists, and promote inclusive, safe learning environments. A rewarding chance to develop in education and related services.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Experience in SEN, education, care, or youth work preferred.
• Willing to undertake funded training and qualifications.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning across the curriculum.
• Assist in classrooms, around the school and local community.
• Help develop confidence, communication, and independence.
• Provide personal care and physical support where required.
• Promote inclusion, equality and positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: 100-115 per day.

Location: Royston / Meldreth, Hertfordshire

Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)

Contract: Temporary-to-Permanent

Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential?

Whether you have experience in education, care, support work, youth work, or are looking to start a rewarding career in SEN, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our growing specialist team and help transform the lives of children and young people with additional learning needs.

About Us

We are a highly specialist independent day school supporting students aged 6-19 with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex medical needs
• Sensory and physical impairments

Many of our students benefit from support with communication, emotional regulation, confidence building, sensory processing, and preparing for successful adult lives.

Our school offers exceptional facilities, a supportive therapeutic approach, and a collaborative environment where staff are valued, developed, and encouraged to grow.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping students learn, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students' learning and development across the curriculum
• Assisting students in the classroom, around the school, and within the local community
• Helping students build confidence, communication skills, and independence
• Supporting children and young people with a wide range of learning, sensory, physical, and medical needs
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver high-quality support
• Promoting inclusion, equality, and positive outcomes for every student
• Providing personal care and physical support where required
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Contributing to a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Are passionate about supporting children and young people
• Have a caring, patient, and positive approach
• Want to build a career in education, SEN, care, therapy, psychology, or support services
• Are willing to learn and undertake fully funded training and qualifications
• Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors
• Can build positive relationships and communicate effectively
• Are resilient, adaptable, and proactive
• Believe in focusing on strengths, abilities, and potential
• Work well as part of a team while also using their own initiative
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Essential: Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).

What We Offer

• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunities for career progression
• A rewarding role where every day is different
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people

If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a genuine difference while developing your skills and career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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.