SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary

About the role

Cambridge College Lima, an international school in Lima, Peru, part of Inspired Education, is looking for a highly organized, proactive and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant for its secondary school team. The post works under the supervision of the SEN Coordinator and supports both the administration of the SEN department and the day-to-day support of students with special educational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organizational support to the Whole-School SEN Coordinator so the SEN department runs effectively.
• Maintain and update student records, reports, Personalized Educational Plans (PEPs) and other departmental documentation.
• Help manage student information and resources using iSAMS, Google Drive and other authorized school systems.
• Prepare documentation, reference materials, meeting resources and student progress reports.
• Carry out classroom observations as directed by the SEN Coordinator and record findings objectively.
• Support the collection of information on students' academic progress, participation and the implementation of agreed support strategies.
• Provide supervision and practical assistance to assigned students, encouraging independence, inclusion and active participation.
• Collaborate with teachers and tutors on student support activities and share observations or concerns.
• Help develop educational resources, visual aids and examples of inclusive teaching strategies, and promote Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Prepare monthly newsletters for teaching staff and help maintain the SEN Toolkit website and other digital resources.
• Take part in departmental meetings and keep track of pending documentation and follow-up actions.
• Keep student and family information strictly confidential and refer matters needing specialized assessment or professional intervention to qualified staff.

Required profile

• Educational background in Education, Psychology, Special Education or Educational Psychology is desirable.
• Previous experience supporting students with SEN is an advantage.
• Understanding of inclusive education, differentiated learning and UDL is desirable.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to observe and document classroom practice objectively, and strong written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to handle several tasks and priorities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in digital tools and document management; familiarity with iSAMS and Google Workspace is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills and collaboration with teachers, school leadership and multidisciplinary teams.