SEN Teaching Assistant Wanted!St Ives, Cambridgeshire Location: St Ives, Cambridge Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term Time Only Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £22,996 - £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications) Hourly Rate: £12.87 - £14.03

Reed are working with a school in St Ives, Cambridge, supporting them in recruiting for a dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

About the School

The school is a specialist day provision for students aged 11-16 with complex learning needs, including SEMH, autism, and speech, language and communication difficulties. Opened in 2022, the school provides a nurturing, therapeutic environment where every learner is supported academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

The school are seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support students’ learning and wellbeing, helping them to reach their full potential in a safe and caring environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with SEMH, ASD and anxiety-related needs
• Assisting with and adapting learning activities
• Helping to manage behaviour using positive, individualised strategies
• Providing classroom support and resources under teacher guidance

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Essential: Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English
• A caring, patient and resilient approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare

If you are interested in this position and ready to make a difference to the education and lives of young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you! Please apply above.

Enhanced DBS & safeguarding checks required. Reed Education is a Disability Confident, Equal Opportunities employer.