Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Meldreth, Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire Border
Salary: £100-£115 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 16:30pm - Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Temp-perm, Term Time Only
Start Date: 03/09/2026
About the Role
We are looking for a caring, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with pupils who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), supporting their learning, wellbeing, and development in a positive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD and speech and language difficulties.
Work with the class teacher to deliver personalised learning activities.
Encourage pupils' independence, confidence, and social development.
Assist with behaviour management using school protocols and independent care plans.
Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, and school activities.
Help prepare learning resources and classroom materials.
Monitor and record pupils' progress.
Communicate effectively with teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals.
Essential Requirements
Experience working with children in educational or other relevant industries.
Knowledge of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A patient, caring, and flexible approach.
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths: C and above.
Right to work in the UK indefinitely.
Desirable Qualifications (not essential)
Teaching Assistant qualification
First Aid qualification
What We Offer
Competitive salary of £100-£115.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Supportive leadership team.
Opportunities for career progression.
How to Apply
Please send your up to date CV to:
Email:
Application Deadline: 20th August 2026.
Interview Date(s): 2nd week of September (on school site).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and any other pre-employment checks required.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£100.00 - £115.00 per day