SEN Teaching Assistant
Salary: -22,996 to -25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Category: Education
Position Type: Temporary-to-Permanent / Full-Time, Term Time Only
Location: Royston, Meldreth, Hertfordshire
Hours: 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm

We are an independent special day school providing a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 with a range of MLD and SLD needs, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and associated difficulties. Many of our students also have complex medical needs and sensory/physical impairments. Students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and challenges with transitions, often demonstrated through their behaviours.

Our school is well-resourced with exceptional facilities and a dedicated therapeutic team.

Due to growth and the expansion of our provision, we are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our NAS-accredited specialist team, helping create better outcomes and life chances for students in preparation for adult life.

Role Responsibilities:
Support students'' learning, development, and progress across the curriculum in a variety of contexts, including classrooms, local environments, and the community
Assist young people with diverse needs-including PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism-to achieve educational and personal goals
Promote equality, diversity, and the rights of all students to be seen and treated with respect
Emphasize support and empowerment of students
Develop understanding of special education issues and school values, demonstrating these in all aspects of the role
Provide high-quality support in all aspects of teaching and care
Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines where required
Flexibly support a variety of duties as needed
We are looking for candidates who:
Are willing to pursue formal qualifications and training (fully funded by us)
Are passionate and compassionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
Are ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
Enjoy outdoor and community-based learning
Can see potential rather than disability
Are committed to safeguarding values and procedures
Are proactive, solution-focused, and creative thinkers
Can work collaboratively as part of a team and independently, maintaining confidentiality
Have excellent communication skills, particularly for supporting student communication needs
Understand and deliver effective education and support tailored to student needs
Are educated to at least Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

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.