SEN School TA

SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: £100-£115 per day.
Location: Royston / Meldreth, Hertfordshire
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)
Contract: Temporary-to-Permanent

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential? Whether you have experience in education, care, support work, youth work, or are looking to start a rewarding career in SEN, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our growing specialist team and help transform the lives of children and young people with additional learning needs.

About Us

We are a highly specialist independent day school supporting students aged 6-19 with a range of additional needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
ADHD
Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD)
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Complex medical needs
Sensory and physical impairments

Many of our students benefit from support with communication, emotional regulation, confidence building, sensory processing, and preparing for successful adult lives.

Our school offers exceptional facilities, a supportive therapeutic approach, and a collaborative environment where staff are valued, developed, and encouraged to grow.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping students learn, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting students' learning and development across the curriculum
Assisting students in the classroom, around the school, and within the local community
Helping students build confidence, communication skills, and independence
Supporting children and young people with a wide range of learning, sensory, physical, and medical needs
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver high-quality support
Promoting inclusion, equality, and positive outcomes for every student
Providing personal care and physical support where required
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Contributing to a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who:

Are passionate about supporting children and young people
Have a caring, patient, and positive approach
Want to build a career in education, SEN, care, therapy, psychology, or support services
Are willing to learn and undertake fully funded training and qualifications
Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors
Can build positive relationships and communicate effectively
Are resilient, adaptable, and proactive
Believe in focusing on strengths, abilities, and potential
Work well as part of a team while also using their own initiative
Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Essential: Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).

What We Offer
Fully funded training and qualifications
Ongoing professional development
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Opportunities for career progression
A rewarding role where every day is different
The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people

If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a genuine difference while developing your skills and career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed