SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type: Full-time and part-time positions available (term-time only)
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)
Are you a nurturing, patient, and motivated individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We’re looking for SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream and specialist school settings.
What We Offer:
Free CPD, including Safeguarding, Autism Awareness & THRIVE training
Opportunities in EYFS, KS1, KS2, and specialist SEND schools
Refer a Friend Bonus – Get rewarded for recommending great people
Regular competitions, giveaways and awards
Teacher & TA Fun Days – Social events during school holidays
Dedicated SEND consultant – Ongoing support tailored to you
Pathways for progression and upskilling
We’re looking for someone who:
✅ Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND (formal or informal)
✅ Can build positive relationships and communicate effectively
✅ Is proactive, flexible, and calm under pressure
✅ Holds a valid DBS on the update service (or is willing to apply for one)
Whether you're a qualified TA, a psychology graduate looking for hands-on experience, or a carer looking to move into education – we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now to start your journey in a rewarding role where every day makes a difference.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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