SEN Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | SEN Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Peterborough |
| Industry: | SEN |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Reference: | SEN TA PETE_1749106322 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Adam@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
🌟 SEN Teaching Assistant - MLD & SLD | Peterborough 🌟📍 Location: Peterborough
📅 Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)
💼 Position Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
💰 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a patient, compassionate, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs?
We are seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Peterborough, supporting pupils with Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who need extra support to thrive in their education.
🌈 The Role:
Support students with MLD and SLD, both 1:1 and in small groups.
Work closely with class teachers and SENCO to implement tailored learning plans.
Use a range of strategies and resources to promote engagement and independence.
Assist with personal care routines (if required) in a respectful and dignified manner.
Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
👩🏫 About You:
Experience working with children or young people with SEND is highly desirable.
Calm, resilient, and empathetic nature.
Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude.
Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 TA, CACHE, or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential.
A proactive and flexible approach to day-to-day tasks.
🏫 The School Offers:
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities in SEN best practices.
Well-resourced classrooms and access to specialist support.
The chance to make a lasting impact in a child's life.
🔒 Safeguarding Statement:
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
📧 Apply now to join a dedicated team making a meaningful difference every day in Peterborough's SEN community.
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.
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