SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An award-winning SEN school group in Cambridgeshire is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with various needs. The role includes helping deliver personalized educational programmes and requires experience with children or young people with SEN. The ideal candidates will join a nurturing environment that encourages growth and development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, or similar settings.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• A good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support students both in and out of the classroom.
• Deliver tailored educational programmes for learners.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEN

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Proactive approach

Flexibility to adapt to the needs of individual pupils

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

A leading and award-winning group of Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools is seeking dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join their growing team at their school in Cambridgeshire.

Renowned for their outstanding provision, personalised approach, and inclusive learning environments, this school group supports children and young people with a wide range of needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning challenges.

The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting students both in and out of the classroom, helping to deliver tailored educational programmes that enable every learner to reach their full potential.

Requirements for the role:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in education, care, or similar settings)
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach
• A willingness to learn and work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• A good level of literacy and numeracy
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of individual pupils

While formal qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent are desirable, training and development opportunities are available for the right candidates.

Please note: This school group is unable to offer visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing and forward-thinking environment where your work truly makes a difference every day.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advertisement with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, education history and contact details.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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