Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Near Royston (Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border)

Salary: £14 – £15 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Term time only

We are supporting a specialist independent SEN day school, near Royston, that provides a highly tailored learning environment for children and young people aged 6 to 19. The school supports learners with a range of needs including Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), Autism, ADHD, and associated challenges. Many pupils also have complex medical needs, sensory processing difficulties, and physical impairments, requiring a calm, structured, and highly individualised approach.

Role responsibilities:

Support pupils with their learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum

Work with pupils in a variety of settings, including the classroom, outdoor learning spaces, the local environment, and the wider community

Support children and young people with a wide range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical needs, and autism

Help create a positive, inclusive environment where every learner is valued, respected, and supported

Focus on empowering pupils and encouraging independence wherever possible

Provide consistent, high-quality support in line with individual education and care plans

Participate in personal care routines and physical intervention when required

Be flexible in your approach, supporting wherever needed across the school

Skills and qualifications:

A willingness to work towards formal qualifications and attend training (fully funded)

A genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs

Resilience, ambition, and determination to overcome barriers to learning

An interest in outdoor learning and community-based activities

Strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection

Strong communication skills, particularly when supporting pupils with complex communication needs

The ability to deliver effective support tailored to individual needs

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English 

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interested?

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding journey supporting pupils with SEND, we’d love to hear from you