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Get Out of the Staffroom and Into the Action. St Ives, Cambridge. If you can't stand the thought of being stuck behind a desk, our therapeutic environment is for you. We need high-energy TAs who are ready to engage students through movement, sensory play, and active de-escalation. If you're resilient and thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment, let's talk. The School: Respectful, collaborative, and focused on specialist excellence. Why Us: A chance to lead by example in a multidisciplinary team that values your wisdom.
Job Responsibility:
Foster independence: Provide tailored support for students with ASD and high-anxiety profiles
Think on your feet: Adapt lesson plans in real-time to meet the sensory and emotional needs of your students
Champion positive behaviour: Use person-centred, trauma-informed approaches to de-escalate and support
Collaborate: Partner with teachers and therapists to create a classroom culture where every student feels safe to succeed.
Requirements:
Qualified: You hold relevant Teaching Assistant certifications
Experienced: You have a background (or a deeply rooted interest) in SEMH and SEN support
Grounded: You possess the patience and emotional intelligence required for a high-needs setting
A Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Nice to have:
ability to track progression in attainment
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
empathy
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience
What we offer:
24/7 household GP access
dental/optical cash plans
life assurance
enhanced pension
Perkbox lifestyle discounts
£1,000 Referral Bonus
access to top-tier SEN training and continuous career development