SEN Teaching Assistant – Permanent (School-Based Role, Peterborough)

The Role

• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or above)
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Peterborough
• Setting: Independent SEN School (client undisclosed)
• Salary: £20,000 – £24,000 per year (dependent on experience)

About the School

• Independent specialist SEN provision
• Pupils with:
  • Autism (ASC)
  • SEMH needs
  • Moderate to complex learning difficulties
• Small class sizes with high staff support
• Structured, therapeutic learning environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Support pupils with EHCPs and additional needs
• Assist with delivery of tailored learning programmes
• Manage and support challenging behaviour
• Promote emotional regulation and social development
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals

Requirements

• Essential:
  • Experience in a similar role (school, SEN, care, or youth work)
• Desirable:
  • Previous experience in an SEN school setting
  • Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or higher)
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Patient, consistent, and resilient approach
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

What the School Is Looking For

• Someone confident supporting students with complex needs
• Ability to build strong, professional relationships
• A team player comfortable in a specialist SEN environment
• Willingness to support with personal care if required

Summary
This is a permanent, school-based SEN Teaching Assistant position within a single independent SEN school in Peterborough. The role requires prior experience and offers a salary broadly in line with your £22,000 target, depending on background and level of responsibility.

Contact information

Ron Belkin