SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 22,996 - 25,068; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and qualifications

Supportive work environment

Meaningful work experience

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Meldreth is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs. You will work closely with a dedicated team and empower students to achieve their personal and educational goals. The ideal candidate will have a desire for professional growth and practical qualifications in Maths and English. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, with fully funded training provided.

Qualifications

• Desire to grow and fully funded training opportunities.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to connect with students having complex communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with PMLD and complex medical needs.
• Assist with learning and personal care routines as necessary.
• Use creativity to help students manage anxiety and sensory overload.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Creativity

Education

Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant: See Potential, Not Disability

Location: Meldreth (South Cambridgeshire) Salary: £22,996 - £25,068 (Actual annual salary, based on experience/qualifications) Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:00) | Term Time Only

The Opportunity

Are you a compassionate, creative, and proactive individual looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? We are a NAS-accredited specialist school seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our expanding team.

Our students (aged 6-19) have a range of complex needs, including autism, ADHD, and physical or sensory impairments. We don't just focus on the classroom; we focus on the person. If you are a "solution-focused" thinker who sees potential where others see barriers, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a vital member of our specialist team, you will support students across a variety of settings—from our well-resourced classrooms to the local community.

• Empowerment: Support students with PMLD and complex medical needs to achieve their personal and educational goals.
• Holistic Support: Assist with learning, development, and progress, including participation in personal care and physical intervention routines when necessary.
• Innovation: Use your creativity to help students manage anxiety and sensory overload, building their confidence for adult life.
• Collaboration: Work alongside an exceptional therapeutic team in a highly specialist environment.

Who We Are Looking For

You don't need to have years of SEN experience, but you must have the right heart. We are looking for:

• Ambition: A desire to grow. We will fully fund your training and formal qualifications.
• Resilience: A proactive attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Communication: The ability to connect with students who may have complex communication needs.
• Practicality: Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English is required.
• Spirit: A love for outdoor learning and a commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Every day you will be improving the life chances of young people.
• Professional Growth: We invest in you. Your development is our priority.
• Exceptional Facilities: Work in a highly specialist learning environment with a supportive, expert team.