SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Westry; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional dev.

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education seeks a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a large, ambitious school in the March area of Cambridgeshire. The role focuses on one-on-one support to help children access learning, build confidence, and thrive within a mainstream classroom.

Key responsibilities include tailoring 1:1 activities, assisting with emotional regulation, and working with the SENCO to implement EHCP targets, fostering independence and social interaction.

Qualifications

• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach to supporting children with SEN.
• Experience supporting children with SEN in school, care, or similar background.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable personality, capable of handling dynamic classroom needs.
• A genuine passion for making a significant impact in the lives of children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for pupils with SEN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, or additional learning needs).
• Adapt learning activities to meet the child’s individual needs and support their educational and personal development.
• Assist with emotional regulation and implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement EHCP targets.
• Encourage independence, engagement, and social interaction to foster a supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Relationship building

Calm demeanor

Passion for SEN

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: March
• Salary: £93 to £105 per day
• Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a large and ambitious school in the March area of Cambridgeshire. This role involves supporting children with additional needs, providing consistent one-on-one assistance to help them access learning, build confidence, and thrive in a mainstream classroom environment.

About the role

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for pupils with SEN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, or additional learning needs)
• Adapt learning activities to meet the child’s individual needs and support their educational and personal development
• Assist with emotional regulation and implement positive behaviour strategies
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) targets
• Encourage independence, engagement, and social interaction to foster a supportive learning environment

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach to supporting children with special educational needs
• Experience supporting children with SEN, whether in a school, care, or similar background
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable personality, capable of handling the dynamic needs of the classroom
• A genuine passion for making a significant impact in the lives of children with additional needs

Salary

£93 to £105 per day

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.