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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 13.5 - 14.5 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Royston

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Near Royston (Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border)
	
Salary: £14 – £15 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
	
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
	
Term time only

We are supporting a specialist independent SEN day school, near Royston, that provides a highly tailored learning environment for children and young people aged 6 to 19. The school supports learners with a range of needs including Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), Autism, ADHD, and associated challenges. Many pupils also have complex medical needs, sensory processing difficulties, and physical impairments, requiring a calm, structured, and highly individualised approach.

Role responsibilities:

Support pupils with their learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum
	
Work with pupils in a variety of settings, including the classroom, outdoor learning spaces, the local environment, and the wider community
	
Support children and young people with a wide range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical needs, and autism
	
Help create a positive, inclusive environment where every learner is valued, respected, and supported
	
Focus on empowering pupils and encouraging independence wherever possible
	
Provide consistent, high-quality support in line with individual education and care plans
	
Participate in personal care routines and physical intervention when required
	
Be flexible in your approach, supporting wherever needed across the school

Skills and qualifications:

A willingness to work towards formal qualifications and attend training (fully funded)
	
A genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs
	
Resilience, ambition, and determination to overcome barriers to learning
	
An interest in outdoor learning and community-based activities
	
Strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection
	
Strong communication skills, particularly when supporting pupils with complex communication needs
	
The ability to deliver effective support tailored to individual needs
	
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English 

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interested?

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding journey supporting pupils with SEND, we’d love to hear from you

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