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Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 22,000 - 24,200 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Meldreth (Nr Royston), Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire Border
Salary: £22,000 – £24,100
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Term-Time Only)

Key Health is recruiting on behalf of a specialist education provider for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-resourced school supporting children and young people aged 6–19 with a wide range of additional needs.

The provision supports learners with MLD, SLD, autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, sensory or physical impairments and complex medical needs. The school offers exceptional facilities, therapeutic support on-site and a nurturing, highly specialised learning environment.

Role Overview

You will support students in their day-to-day learning across a variety of environments including the classroom, outdoor learning spaces and community settings. The role includes working with young people with PMLD, autism, complex medical needs and other associated conditions.

Your focus will be on enabling students to develop confidence, independence and key life skills while promoting an inclusive, supportive atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students’ learning, development and progress across the curriculum
• Assist with personalised programmes for students with complex needs
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and respectful learning environment
• Encourage independence, communication and engagement
• Provide high-quality support within lessons, structured activities and community learning
• Support personal care and physical intervention where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff

Essential Attributes

• Passion for working with children and young people with SEN
• Compassionate, patient and committed to student wellbeing
• Willing to undertake training and gain formal qualifications (fully funded)
• Strong communication skills, including adapting to individual communication needs
• Proactive, solution-focused and able to work flexibly
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Educated to Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths

Benefits

• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Highly skilled, accredited specialist team
• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
• Bike-to-Work and car lease schemes
• Supportive working environment with excellent resources

Safeguarding

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is an equal opportunities and disability-confident organisation

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