SEN Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd. is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant in Meldreth to support children aged 6-19 with complex needs. The role involves assisting learning across settings, promoting independence and personal development, and working with a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute toward educational goals, maintain a safe environment, and engage with training opportunities to enhance practice in a specialist SEN setting. Term-time elements may apply.

Qualifications

• Must have empathy and patience to support children with additional needs.
• Prepared to undertake training and work towards relevant qualifications.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning, development and progress across environments.
• Provide individualised support for students with complex SEN, autism, etc.
• Help students work towards educational, personal and independence goals.
• Support positive behaviour, communication and emotional wellbeing.
• Promote equality, inclusion, dignity and respect.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and wider team.
• Support learning in classroom, community and outdoors.

Skills

SEN support

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Proactive problem solving

Education

Level 2 Maths & English

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Meldreth

Salary: £22,996 - £25,068 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Welcome Bonus: £1,000*

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time Only

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

About the Role

Simply Education are working with a specialist education setting in the Meldreth Manor area, supporting children and young people aged 6-19 with a range of complex additional needs, including MLD, SLD, autism, ADHD, complex medical needs and sensory/physical impairments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with their learning, development and progress across a range of environments.
• Provide individualised support for young people with complex SEN, autism, PMLD and medical needs.
• Help students work towards their educational, personal and independence goals.
• Support positive behaviour, communication and emotional wellbeing.
• Promote equality, inclusion, dignity and respect.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider team.
• Support learning within the classroom, local community and outdoor environments.
• The role may include personal care and physical intervention where required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Compassionate, patient and committed to achieving positive outcomes.
• Proactive, creative and able to find solutions to barriers to learning.
• Confident working as part of a team and independently when required.
• Strong communicators, particularly when supporting students with communication difficulties.
• Willing to undertake training and work towards relevant qualifications, with training and development fully supported.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Educated to at least Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist SEN environment where you can make a genuine difference to young people's education, independence and future.

With excellent training and development opportunities, this role is ideal for someone looking to build a rewarding career in specialist education and SEND.

*Welcome bonus subject to eligibility and applicable terms and conditions