SEND Teaching Assistant

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant - Permanent role
Special Educational Needs Support Staff - Permanent Role

Location:

Royston (Cambridge & Hertfordshire Border)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time

Simply Education is working in partnership with a specialist independent day school based in Royston, on the Cambridge and Hertfordshire border. The school supports children and young people aged 6-19 with a range of Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Specific Learning Disabilities (SpLD), including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), ADHD, and associated needs. Pupils require a highly individualised and specialist approach to learning and development.

The school is a National Autistic Society (NAS) accredited Autism Specialist School, providing a nurturing, structured, and inclusive environment.

The Role:

Supporting pupils with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, and severe learning needs
Providing tailored support in line with individual education and care plans
Assisting with learning, personal development, emotional regulation, and wellbeing
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and care staff
Supporting pupils with care-based needs where required

The Ideal Candidate :

Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is highly desirable

Experience with in care, SEN, education, or support work is very welcome
Understanding of autism and complex learning needs
Patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
A full, valid UK driving licence is essential due to the school's location

What the School Offers:

A permanent, full-time position within a well-established specialist school
Ongoing professional training and development, including autism-specific training
A range of staff perks and benefits provided by the school
A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
The opportunity to make a genuine, long-term difference to young people's lives

Safeguarding:

Simply Education and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with statutory guidance.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and are looking for a rewarding permanent role, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today through Simply Education