SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to CPD and training opportunities

Friendly and supportive team

Opportunities for career growth in SEN education

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Meldreth, dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs. This role entails facilitating learning, creating a nurturing atmosphere, and working closely with educators to ensure positive outcomes. Ideal candidates will be caring, resilient, and ready to engage actively in their students' development.

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN setting welcomed but not essential.
• Personal or professional experience supporting individuals with additional needs valued.
• Willingness to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Support students in learning and development.
• Create a safe, positive classroom environment.
• Assist with personal care and mobility as needed.
• Work with teachers to implement individual education plans (IEPs).
• Encourage independence and celebrate achievements.

Skills

Calm nature

Caring nature

Team player

Resilience

Sense of humour

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Location: Meldreth (Cambridgeshire area)
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Via Aspire People - Specialists in Education Recruitment

Are you someone who lights up when they help others succeed? Are you passionate about creating a supportive and nurturing environment for young people with special educational needs (SEN) If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We're on the lookout for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic team supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and physical challenges.

This isn't just a job-it's a chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of some truly incredible individuals. You'll be working in a welcoming, inclusive setting that values kindness, patience, and fun just as much as professionalism.

What You'll Be Doing:
Supporting students in their day-to-day learning and development

Helping to create a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment

Assisting with personal care and mobility, depending on student needs

Working closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual education plans (IEPs)

Encouraging independence and celebrating every achievement-big or small!

Experience and Qualities We're Looking For:
Previous experience in an SEN setting is great, but not essential

We welcome applicants with personal or professional experience supporting people with additional needs (e.g. family carers, youth workers, support workers, etc.)

A calm, caring, and resilient nature

A team player who's not afraid to get stuck in and learn on the job

A good sense of humour and a big heart

Why Apply Through Aspire People?
Dedicated education consultants who really get to know you

Access to CPD and training opportunities

Friendly and supportive team who will be with you every step of the way

Opportunities to grow and build a long-term career in SEN education

If you're ready to be part of something rewarding and meaningful, we'd love to hear from you! Let's help young people thrive-together.

Apply today via Aspire People and take the first step towards an incredibly fulfilling new role!

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.