📍 Location: Meldreth, North Royston
💰 Salary: £12.37-13.49 P/H
🕒 Contract: Full-time / Part-time available
📅 Start Date: ASAP
About Us
Join a leading residential care provider supporting children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are passionate about helping every individual achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
About the Role
We are looking for compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team in Meldreth, North Royston. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by providing high-quality care and support to children and young people both in residential care homes and in the community.
You will play a key role in their daily lives, supporting personal care needs, day-to-day activities, and helping them develop life skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community
* Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
* Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
* Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
* Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of Aurora and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role
* Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
* The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines
What We’re Looking For
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Compassion, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping others.
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Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to individuals’ needs (including non-verbal communication).
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Team player who is reliable, adaptable, and resilient.
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No formal qualifications required – full training will be provided.
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Experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential.
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Must be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
What We Offer
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Full induction, training, and ongoing development opportunities.
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Supportive working environment with a focus on teamwork.
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Competitive pay and benefits package.
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The chance to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives
Salary description
£12.37 - £13.49 per hour