SEND Teaching Assistant – Peterborough
Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Location: PE15 0 , CambridgeshireHourly Rate: £20-£25 Flexible Hours: 10 to 30 per week | Term-time onlyMake a difference where it matters most.AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 2:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Peterborough and the surrounding regions.You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:
SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)AutismEBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)Key ResponsibilitiesYou’ll provide face-to-face 2:1 support, working alongside a Tutor with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:
Assist preparing learning materials for the core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specificImplement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.Assist the Tutor to write detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.Candidate Profile:
Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements.Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years’ relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset. Why AP Education? xwwtmva
Guaranteed weekly pay.Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training vi……