SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Melbourn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay £100-£115

Temp-to-perm role

CPD & training

Career progression

Job summary

Catering in Meldreth is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs in a welcoming specialist setting.

You will work closely with teachers to deliver personalised activities, monitor progress, and help pupils develop confidence and social skills in a safe, nurturing environment. You will support literacy and numeracy and collaborate with carers and professionals to ensure the best outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs across lessons, break times and activities.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging, personalised learning activities.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive social skills.
• Monitor and record pupils’ progress and achievements.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents/carers and external professionals to provide the best possible support.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

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

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day

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

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.

Salary: £100 – £115/day

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire