SEN Teaching Assistant - St Ives

SEN Teaching Assistant – St Ives, Cambridgeshire Up to 10 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Start as soon as possible Inspire EHC is seeking a calm, patient and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 learner receiving personalised tuition in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Working alongside the tutor, you will help the learner feel safe, regulate anxiety, engage positively with learning and develop confidence in a low-pressure community setting. About the learner and provision The learner has a confirmed diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome. He is awaiting assessment for autism and ADHD and experiences severe anxiety, frequent tics, speech blocking, fatigue, communication difficulties and challenges with emotional regulation. Tuition will complement his existing outdoor alternative provision. Initial sessions may take place at the family home before moving to a suitable community venue. SEN Teaching Assistant Key responsibilities Work alongside the tutor to provide consistent one-to-one support during curriculum-based sessions. Help establish predictable routines and prepare a calm, welcoming learning environment. Support emotional regulation using relational, trauma-informed and low-arousal approaches. Respond sensitively to tics, speech blocking, fatigue, sensory needs and changes in presentation. Encourage communication, confidence, independence and positive engagement without creating unnecessary pressure. Use the learner’s interests and strengths to support motivation and participation. Record engagement, wellbeing and progress clearly, sharing relevant observations with the tutor and wider team. Follow safeguarding, risk-assessment and lone-working procedures at all times. About you You will be a compassionate and resilient support professional who understands that trust and engagement may need to develop gradually. You will be able to remain calm, follow the lead of the tutor and adapt your communication and expectations to the learner’s needs while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Essential requirements Experience supporting primary-aged children or young people with SEND. Understanding of anxiety-based school avoidance and barriers to learning. Knowledge of autism, ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome or communication and sensory needs. A patient, flexible and child-centred approach. Strong communication, observation and professional recording skills. Ability to work collaboratively with the tutor, family and involved professionals. Ability to travel within the St Ives area and work flexibly across the school week. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, together with satisfactory references and compliance checks. Apply now If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who can provide calm, consistent and encouraging support, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your relevant experience. Inspire EHC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, identity and right-to-work verification and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates.

SEN Teacher – St Ives, Cambridgeshire Up to 10 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Start as soon as possible Inspire EHC is seeking a patient, adaptable and relationship-focused SEN Teacher to provide personalised, curriculum-based tuition for a Year 4 learner in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The learner is currently unable to attend school because of significant anxiety and requires a calm, consistent educational approach that works alongside his existing outdoor alternative provision. About the learner and provision The learner has a confirmed diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome. He is awaiting assessment for autism and ADHD and experiences severe anxiety, frequent tics, speech blocking, fatigue, communication difficulties and challenges with emotional regulation. The successful SEN Teacher will build trust gradually and deliver learning in a way that protects wellbeing, restores confidence and supports positive engagement. Initial sessions may take place at the family home before moving to a suitable community venue in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, where you will be working alongside one of Inspire EHC’s Support Staff. Key responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate English, maths and wider curriculum learning. Use short, structured activities, clear routines, regular breaks and flexible communication strategies. Apply a relational, trauma-informed and low-arousal approach to reduce anxiety and support regulation. Adapt sessions in response to tics, speech blocking, fatigue, sensory needs and the learner’s presentation. Work collaboratively with support staff, family, school, the local authority and other professionals. Monitor attendance, engagement, wellbeing and academic progress, providing clear and timely updates. Support a gradual pathway towards increased independence and future reintegration into a suitable education setting. About you We are looking for a compassionate teacher who can combine strong primary teaching practice with an excellent understanding of SEND, anxiety-based school avoidance and emotionally based barriers to learning. You will be confident working one-to-one, able to establish safe professional relationships and skilled at adapting expectations without losing sight of meaningful educational progress. Essential requirements Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification. Experience teaching primary-aged learners with SEND on an individual or small-group basis. Knowledge of autism, ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome, anxiety and communication needs. A flexible, nurturing and child-centred approach. Strong safeguarding awareness and professional recording skills. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, together with satisfactory references and compliance checks. Apply now If you are an experienced SEN Teacher who can provide calm, consistent and creative tuition in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement explaining your relevant experience and approach to supporting this learner. Inspire EHC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, identity and right-to-work verification, qualification checks and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates.

SEN Support – Ely, Cambridgeshire Job title: SEN Support Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday mornings Start date: As soon as possible Contract: Temporary tuition placement About the Role Inspire Tutoring is seeking a calm, reliable and nurturing SEN Support professional to work alongside our therapeutic tutor in Ely, Cambridgeshire. You will help a seven-year-old Year 3 learner engage safely in personalised, low-demand activities while the tutor leads the educational programme. The learner experiences high levels of anxiety around education, is working below age-related expectations and has experienced trauma. The focus will be on building trust, promoting emotional regulation and helping the learner access sessions consistently. Support should be therapeutic, relationship-based and responsive to the learner’s interests. Sessions may take place individually in a suitable community setting or within a communal learning environment. The provision must not involve animals. SEN Support Key Responsibilities Work closely with the tutor to create a calm, safe and predictable learning environment. Support the learner to participate in therapeutic, interest-led and low-demand activities. Use co-regulation, positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to reduce anxiety. Recognise early signs of distress or dysregulation and respond in line with agreed support and risk-management plans. Prepare resources, support transitions between activities and help maintain appropriate routines and boundaries. Share relevant observations with the tutor and contribute to accurate session records and progress updates. Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, lone-working and health and safety procedures at all times. SEN Support Essential Requirements Experience supporting primary-aged children with SEND, anxiety, trauma-related needs or barriers to school attendance. An understanding of trauma-informed, therapeutic and relationship-based practice. Confidence supporting children whose behaviour may present a risk to themselves, adults or the environment. A patient, flexible and non-confrontational approach. Ability to follow the tutor’s plans while using initiative appropriately. Strong communication skills, professional boundaries and dependable record keeping. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, together with satisfactory safeguarding and reference checks. Ability to travel reliably to the placement. Working Arrangements The successful SEN Support candidate will work in partnership with the appointed tutor throughout the placement in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Consistency is important, so applicants should be available across weekday mornings and able to commit reliably to the agreed timetable. Inspire Tutoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, identity verification, references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

Primary Tutor – Ely Area Location: Ely area, Cambridgeshire Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday mornings Start date: As soon as possible Contract: Temporary tuition placement About the Primary Tutor Role Inspire Tutoring is seeking a calm, patient and engaging therapeutic tutor to support a seven-year-old Year 3 learner who is currently unable to access school consistently. The learner experiences high levels of anxiety around education, is working below age-related expectations and has experienced trauma. The immediate aim is to rebuild trust, confidence and engagement with learning before supporting a carefully planned return to school. Tuition should be interest-led, therapeutic and delivered through low-demand activities. Sessions are expected to take place either individually in a suitable community setting or on a one-to-one basis within a communal learning environment. The provision must not involve animals. About the Learner Bright, articulate and curious about the world. Enjoys discussing personal interests and visiting different places. Shows strengths in reading, spelling and mathematics. Benefits from a calm, relational approach, predictable routines and clear boundaries. May refuse activities or directions when anxious or overwhelmed. Key Responsibilities as a Primary Tutor Plan and deliver 15 hours of personalised tuition across weekday mornings. Use the learner’s interests to create therapeutic, low-demand learning opportunities. Support progress in core primary subjects while prioritising emotional safety and engagement. Recognise early signs of anxiety or dysregulation and respond using de-escalation and co-regulation strategies. Complete session records and provide concise progress updates. Work collaboratively with family members, the education setting, the local authority and other professionals. Contribute to a gradual reintegration plan when the learner is ready. Follow all safeguarding, risk-assessment and lone-working procedures. Commute to rural location near Ely, Cambridgeshire Essential Requirements as a Primary Tutor Experience teaching or tutoring primary-aged learners with SEND, anxiety, trauma-related needs or barriers to school attendance. A strong understanding of trauma-informed, therapeutic and relationship-based practice. Confidence in managing behaviours that may present a risk to the learner, adults or the environment. Ability to provide engaging English and mathematics learning at an appropriately differentiated level. A patient, flexible and non-confrontational approach. Strong communication, record-keeping and professional-boundary skills. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, together with satisfactory safeguarding and reference checks. Ability to travel reliably to rural location near Ely, Cambridgeshire Desirable Experience Qualified Teacher Status, a recognised tutoring qualification or substantial relevant primary teaching experience. Training in positive behaviour support, de-escalation, attachment, adverse childhood experiences or emotionally based school avoidance. Experience supporting reintegration into school following suspension or prolonged non-attendance. How to Apply Please submit an up-to-date CV and a brief supporting statement outlining your relevant experience, availability and approach to engaging a highly anxious primary-aged learner. Applications will be reviewed as received due to the urgent start requirement. Inspire Tutoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, identity verification, references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.