SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start | Meldreth, Cambridgeshire Full-Time Only | Temporary to Permanent | Specialist Training & Career Progression Conveniently Located for Candidates Across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire The school is based in Meldreth, making it accessible from a number of surrounding towns and villages: Royston - approx. 4 miles / 7-10 minutes Melbourn - approx. 2 miles / 5 minutes Shepreth - approx. 3 miles / 7 minutes Cambridge - approx. 10-11 miles / 20-25 minutes Cambourne - approx. 12-13 miles / 18-25 minutes Baldock - approx. 12 miles / 18-22 minutes Letchworth Garden City - approx. 14-15 miles / 18-25 minutes Biggleswade - approx. 15-16 miles / 25-30 minutes Hitchin - approx. 16-17 miles / 25-30 minutes Stevenage - approx. 18-20 miles / 25-35 minutes Journey times are estimates and will vary depending on traffic. Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent Start Date: ASAP - immediate availability preferred Transport: Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements essential Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant Wanted - Immediate Start! Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity? Do you have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs? Aspire People are recruiting a reliable, patient and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Meldreth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with the potential to secure a permanent position and access specialist training. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in SEN schools, mainstream education, residential childcare or other support-based environments. IMPORTANT - FULL-TIME ONLY This position is strictly full-time. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:40pm. These hours are fixed and cannot be amended. The school cannot accommodate part-time working, reduced hours, fewer working days, flexible start times or earlier finishes. Please only apply if you can commit to the full advertised working pattern. Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements are essential. The Role You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence and build independence. Your responsibilities will include: Providing tailored support to children with SEND. Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities. Encouraging communication, confidence and independence. Supporting individual learning needs and education plans. Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation. Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff. Maintaining a patient, consistent and supportive approach. Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals. Experience and Essential Skills Previous SEN experience is highly desirable. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs or behavioural challenges. We will also consider candidates with strong transferable skills from: Residential childcare and children's homes. Care homes and supported living. Healthcare and mental health support. Mainstream schools and nurseries. Youth work and mentoring. Social care and support work. You must demonstrate patience, emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and professional when faced with challenging situations. We need someone who understands that working in SEN can be demanding. Pupils may require significant support, and progress can take time. You must be consistent, adaptable and committed, even on challenging days. Career Progression and Specialist Training There is potential to progress into permanent employment, with opportunities for specialist training, including: Makaton and communication support. LEGO Therapy. PRICE training. Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Sensory learning approaches. Manual handling. Thrive approaches. Further specialist SEND development. Training opportunities will depend on the school's arrangements and requirements. Essential Requirements Previous SEN experience desirable. Relevant transferable experience will be considered. Good literacy and numeracy skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Patient, resilient and reliable approach. Full-time availability, Monday to Friday. Ability to work 8:30am-4:40pm without adjustments. Own transport or reliable daily commuting arrangements. Immediate availability preferred. Apply Today! If you have the experience, resilience and patience to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now through Aspire People for this immediate-start opportunity in Meldreth. 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