About this role

SEN Teaching Assistant - Meldreth (Permanent Position)

Are you a patient, empathetic, and dedicated individual seeking a secure, full-time permanent role where you can make a meaningful, lasting difference to the lives of children with complex needs?

We are currently partnering with a highly regarded specialist SEN school

in Meldreth (within easy reach of Royston, Cambridge, and South Cambridgeshire) to recruit a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant on a

full-time, permanent basis.

In this deeply rewarding role, you will work alongside skilled class teachers, HLTAs, and multidisciplinary therapy teams to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)-including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD), and physical or sensory access needs. You will be instrumental in creating a safe, nurturing environment that fosters pupil independence, confidence, and personal achievement.

Key Role Details

Position

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location

Meldreth, South Cambridgeshire

Contract

Full-Time, Permanent (Term-Time)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, daytime hours

Key Responsibilities

Tailored Classroom Support

Provide high-quality 1

1 and small-group support to pupils, helping them engage with sensory-rich, adapted learning activities tailored to their individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.

Communication & Engagement

Utilise alternative communication tools (such as PECS, Makaton, visual schedules, and assistive technology) to encourage pupil voice, interaction, and choices.

Behaviour & Regulation Support

Support pupils with emotional regulation using gentle, nurture-focused strategies and positive de-escalation techniques.

Personal Care & Dignity

Assist pupils with personal care requirements (including hygiene, changing, feeding, and mobility support) in line with individual care plans,

always maintaining privacy, dignity, and respect.

Therapy Integration

Work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists to carry out daily physical, speech, or sensory therapy exercises.

Progress Tracking

Keep clear, objective records of daily achievements, milestones, and support strategies to feedback to teachers and parents/carers.

Candidate Criteria & Requirements

Experience

Previous experience supporting children or adults with Special Educational Needs, complex health needs, or physical disabilities (in school, residential care, healthcare, or personal settings) is highly desirable, though a compassionate and willingness-to-learn attitude is essential.

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Early Years, or Health & Social Care) are beneficial.

A resilient, warm, and patient personality with a proactive, hands-on approach to learning and care.

Willingness and confidence to assist with personal care duties and physical support where required.

Excellent communication and team-working skills.

A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one during recruitment).

What The School Offers

Permanent Job Security

A stable, contracted full-time position offering long-term career progression in specialist education.

Competitive Salary

Reflective of your experience, qualifications, and SEN expertise.

Comprehensive Training & Induction

Access to extensive ongoing CPD, including Moving & Handling, Autism Awareness, PECS/Makaton, and De-escalation training.

Supportive Environment

Work within a collaborative, friendly multidisciplinary team dedicated to staff well-being and exceptional pupil outcomes.

Ready to build a rewarding permanent career in Meldreth?

Step into a fulfilling specialist SEN support role today.

How to Apply

Please forward your up-to-date CV and a brief cover note highlighting your support experience to

richard.wilkinson@randstad.co.uk or call

01223 368836 for a confidential chat regarding this permanent position in Meldreth.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.