Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Make a Real Difference: Teaching Assistant Location: St Ives, Cambridge. Salary: £20,941.28 - £22,388.59 (Actual) | £11.72 - £12.53 per hour. Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Term Time Only. Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. The Opportunity: Are you passionate about empowering young people to overcome barriers to learning? We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Teaching Assistant to join our specialist day school in St Ives. Our school is a unique environment designed for students aged 11-16 with complex learning needs, including autism, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health), and communication difficulties. Here, we don't just teach; we provide a therapeutic space where students who may have struggled in mainstream settings can finally thrive. The Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you will be the backbone of our classroom support. You won't just be "helping out"—you will be a mentor, a motivator, and a safe harbor for our students.