SEND Teaching Assistant (Full‑time, Term‑time)

About the role

Reed Education is partnering with a specialist SEN school in Meldreth to recruit a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant. The role is full‑time (40 hours per week), Monday‑Friday, term‑time only, supporting children and young people aged 6‑19 with a wide range of learning and medical needs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and group support for students with PMLD, autism, ADHD, sensory and physical impairments, and complex medical conditions.
• Assist in delivering an individualised curriculum that promotes independence, confidence and wellbeing.
• Participate in therapeutic and multidisciplinary approaches, including physical intervention and personal care routines when required.
• Promote equality, respect and a learner‑centred ethos across classroom and community settings.
• Support emotional resilience, communication development and transitions for students.

Required profile

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Compassionate, patient, dedicated and solution‑focused.
• Willing to work towards formal qualifications with fully funded training.
• Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Enthusiastic about outdoor and community‑based learning.

Required skills

• Ability to support diverse communication needs.
• Experience or willingness to engage in physical intervention and personal care.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £12.87 – £14.03.
• £1,000 welcome bonus.
• Fully funded training towards formal qualifications.
• Supportive, well‑resourced environment with specialist facilities and an on‑site therapeutic team.