SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Bassingbourn

Catering; Royston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Temp-to-perm opportunity

CPD training

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist education setting in Meldreth. You will support pupils with a range of needs, working closely with teachers to create engaging learning experiences.

The role offers a temp-to-perm path, training opportunities including SEN CPD, and a welcoming leadership team. Ideal for patient, flexible helpers committed to pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or care settings.
• Understanding of SEN including ASD, ADHD and SEMH.
• GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD/ADHD and SEMH.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging, personalised activities.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive social skills in pupils.
• Support behaviour management per school policies and care plans.
• Provide support during lessons, breaktimes and activities.
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Monitor and record pupils' progress and achievements.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Teaching Assistant qualification

First Aid qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Meldreth, Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire Border
Salary: £100-£115 per day (depending on experience)
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary to Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: 3 September 2026

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist education setting in Meldreth.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside experienced teaching staff, helping pupils with a range of additional needs to achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Whether you have previous experience in education or have worked in care or another relevant setting, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you’ll help create positive learning experiences that enable every pupil to thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other learning needs.
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging, personalised learning activities.
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive social skills.
• Supporting behaviour management in line with school policies and individual care plans.
• Providing support during lessons, breaktimes and educational activities.
• Preparing classroom resources and learning materials.
• Monitoring and recording pupils’ progress and achievements.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and external professionals to provide the best possible support for each pupil.

About You

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Flexible, proactive and willing to learn.
• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children in an educational, care or other relevant setting.
• Understanding of SEN, including Autism (ASD), ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above), or equivalent.
• The right to work in the UK.

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Teaching Assistant qualification.
• First Aid qualification.
• Experience working within a specialist SEN setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £100-£115, depending on experience.
• A temp-to-perm opportunity within a supportive specialist school.
• Ongoing training and professional development, including SEN-specific CPD.
• A welcoming and experienced leadership team.
• Opportunities for career progression within specialist education.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people every day.

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.