SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant | September Start | Peterborough

Help Every Child Reach Their Potential

Location:

Peterborough

Hours:

35 Hours Per Week

Contract:

Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an enthusiastic and caring SEN Teaching Assistant looking to join a welcoming school in Peterborough?

We're recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within a nurturing mainstream school. This rewarding role involves working closely with children who have Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, learning difficulties, and other additional needs, helping them thrive both academically and socially.

Whether you're an experienced SEN TA, Learning Support Assistant, graduate, or have experience supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

• Long-term, full-time opportunity
• 35 hours per week
• Supportive and inclusive school environment
• Dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference every day

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll provide tailored support to pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You'll work closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt learning activities, promote inclusion and help pupils achieve their individual learning goals.

• Support pupils with SEN on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Assist children with Autism (ASC), ADHD and additional learning needs
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom participation
• Promote communication, confidence and independence
• Support pupils' emotional, social and academic development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and parents where appropriate

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Teaching Assistants

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Positive, caring and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for inclusive education
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Previous school-based SEN experience
• Autism (ASC), ADHD or speech and language support
• Behaviour management experience
• Childcare or Education qualifications
• Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)