Immediate Start - SEN Teaching Assistant in Meldreth
Posted by Aspire People
£100 – £115 a day
Meldreth · Permanent
Location: Cambridge / Hertfordshire Border
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant Wanted - Immediate Start!
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated, patient and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school based on the Cambridge / Hertfordshire border.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with the potential to secure a permanent position and access specialist training and career development.
We welcome applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and candidates with transferable experience from childcare, residential care, healthcare or mainstream education.
The Role
You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access education, develop confidence and build independence.
Responsibilities will include:
Providing individual and small-group support to pupils.
Supporting classroom learning and educational activities.
Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.
Supporting individual learning plans and educational targets.
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
Building positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Experience Required
Previous SEN experience is highly desirable, particularly supporting children with:
Autism (ASC) and ADHD.
Learning difficulties and disabilities.
Speech, language and communication needs.
Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
Behavioural challenges.
We will also consider candidates with transferable experience in:
Residential childcare and children's homes.
Care homes and supported living.
Healthcare and mental health support.
Mainstream schools and nurseries.
Youth work, mentoring and social care.
You must be patient, emotionally resilient and confident supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviour. A consistent, calm and compassionate approach is essential.
Specialist Training and Career Progression
The school offers potential opportunities for specialist training and professional development, which may include:
Makaton and communication strategies.
LEGO Therapy.
PRICE training.
Thrive approaches.
Sensory learning.
Manual handling.
Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
There is also the potential for the temporary position to become permanent.
IMPORTANT - FULL-TIME ONLY
This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
These working hours are fixed and cannot be amended.
The school cannot accommodate part-time working, reduced hours, fewer working days, flexible start times or earlier finishes.
Please only apply if you can commit to the full working pattern.
Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements are essential due to the school's location.
Essential Requirements
Previous SEN experience desirable.
Transferable childcare, care or support experience considered.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Patient, reliable and resilient approach.
Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.
Ability to work 8:30am-4:30pm without adjustments.
Immediate availability preferred.
Apply Today!
If you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a real difference while developing your skills within specialist education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Aspire People for this immediate-start opportunity.
Location and Commuting Information
The school is situated on the Cambridge / Hertfordshire border, making it accessible from a number of surrounding towns and villages.
Approximate driving distances and journey times:
Melbourn - 2 miles / 5 minutes.
Shepreth - 3 miles / 7 minutes.
Royston - 4 miles / 7-10 minutes.
Cambridge - 10-11 miles / 20-25 minutes.
Cambourne - 12-13 miles / 18-25 minutes.
Baldock - 12 miles / 18-22 minutes.
Letchworth Garden City - 14-15 miles / 18-25 minutes.
Biggleswade - 15-16 miles / 25-30 minutes.
Hitchin - 16-17 miles / 25-30 minutes.
Stevenage - 18-20 miles / 25-35 minutes.
All distances and journey times are approximate and subject to traffic conditions.
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.
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