Sen Teaching Assistant in Ely

Location: Cambridgeshire
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Contract: Full Time, Long-Term with Potential for Permanent Placement

Are you an experienced, resilient and passionate Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a specialist SEMH provision in Cambridgeshire that supports primary-aged pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school caters for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This rewarding position involves supporting pupils both in and outside of the classroom, helping them to engage positively with learning and reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality support to pupils with additional needs.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Support learning through a range of activities, including outdoor learning and enrichment opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals.

This is a role for someone who is proactive, adaptable and comfortable supporting children with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs.

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• The ability to build positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Availability to work 5 days per week.
• A willingness to complete ongoing training and professional development.

32.5 hours per week

• Monday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

✅ Competitive pay rates

✅ Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

✅ Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training, including:

• Safeguarding
• Behaviour Management
• SEN Strategies
• Classroom Support Techniques

✅ Regular feedback and support from dedicated consultants

✅ Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment

✅ A chance to gain valuable experience within a highly rewarding specialist education setting

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives. If you have the passion, resilience and commitment required to support pupils with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel for more information.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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