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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Meldreth Employment contract 22996.00 - 25068.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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Are you a solution-focused individual with a passion for championing the rights of young people? We are an independent, NAS-accredited specialist day school dedicated to supporting students aged 6-19 with complex learning needs. Our learners navigate a variety of challenges, including Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, and profound physical or medical impairments. We don't just "teach"-we provide a highly resourced, therapeutic environment where we help students overcome barriers like sensory overload, anxiety, and low self-esteem to prepare them for a meaningful adult life.

Job Responsibility

  • Empowering Learners: Supporting progress across the curriculum, from the classroom to community-based settings
  • Holistic Support: Providing essential aid for students with PMLD and complex medical needs, including personal care and physical intervention routines
  • Fostering Equality: Creating a respectful environment where every young person is seen as a capable learner
  • Collaboration: Working alongside therapists and specialist teachers to deliver individualised, high-quality support

Requirements

  • Teaching
  • 121 teaching experience
  • ability to communicate with parents
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • able to inspire
  • be a role model
  • building rapport with children
  • career driven
  • communication
  • effective discipline
  • empathy
  • engaging
  • excellent time management
  • FMS experience
  • good behaviour management skills
  • good classroom management
  • good communication skills
  • good sense of humour
  • high expectations
  • keen to contribute to the life of the school
  • key stage 3 experience
  • key stage 4 experience
  • key stage 5 experience
  • knowledge of A-level specification
  • knowledge of curriculum
  • knowledge of GCSE specification
  • knowledge of subject
  • motivated
  • partake in extra curricular activities
  • passion for education
  • SEN experience
  • set clear objectives
  • SIMS experience
  • sixth form experience
  • teaching assistant experience
  • team player
  • work well autonomously
  • years 7-11 experience
  • college education
  • Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

What we offer

  • Professional Growth: We fully fund your professional development and formal qualifications
  • Exceptional Facilities: Work in a well-resourced setting with a dedicated therapeutic team
  • Predictable Schedule: Enjoy a work-life balance with a term-time-only contract
  • training and education
  • Referral Bonus

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