Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Aurora Fairway School, St Ives, CambridgeContract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term Time OnlyHours: 40 hours per week, Monday to FridaySalary: £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

Skills and Qualifications

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

Benefits and Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
• Make a real difference in young lives
• Access to ongoing training and development
• Work in a purpose-built, specialist setting

What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!(*Terms apply)

How to ApplyApply online by completing our application form. For more information about this position or for assistance in completing the form, please contact .

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. xbpsjku

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.