SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant 📍 Location: Aurora Fairway School, St Ives, Cambridge 🕒 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term Time Only 📅 Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 💰 Salary: £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications) 💸 Hourly Rate: £12.87 to £14.03 p/hr About Aurora Fairway School Aurora Fairway School is a specialist day school for students aged 11–16 with complex learning needs, including SEMH, autism, and speech, language and communication difficulties. Opened in September 2022, our school is part of the innovative Aurora Group, which provides education and care for children, young people and adults with SEND across England. We offer a nurturing, therapeutic environment where every student is supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We welcome and encourage visits – get in touch to arrange, we’d love to show you around. The Role We’re looking for a qualified and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our students’ learning and wellbeing, helping them to reach their full potential in a safe and caring setting. This includes: Supporting students with SEMH, ASD and anxiety-related needs Assisting with learning activities and adapting them as needed Helping to manage behaviour positively and individually Providing resources and classroom support under teacher guidance What We’re Looking For 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 collaboratively with teachers and other staff Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children How to apply? Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.bar