SEN Teaching Assistant – Cambridge
Part-time & Full-time Roles | Term-time only | September 2025 Start
Do you have patience, empathy, and a passion for helping children with special educational needs reach their full potential? Teaching Personnel Cambridge is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to work in specialist and mainstream schools across the local area.
What You’ll Do
Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support for pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties and complex needs.
Help children develop confidence, independence, and social skills.
Work closely with SEN teachers, therapists, and support staff to create inclusive learning environments.
Celebrate every achievement — no matter how big or small.
What We Offer
A dedicated Cambridge-based recruitment consultant, available 24/7 for advice, guidance, and ongoing support.
Access to SEN-specific training and CPD to help you develop specialist skills.
Flexible placements to suit your availability — from daily supply to long-term roles.
Opportunities to work across a variety of SEN schools and provisions in Cambridge and surrounding areas.
Weekly pay and an intense but, supportive registration process.
What We’re Looking For
Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, residential, or care setting).
Patience, resilience, and the ability to build trusting relationships.
A flexible, proactive approach and willingness to learn new strategies.
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
✨ “Every child deserves a champion — could you be theirs?”
Apply today and join Teaching Personnel in making a difference in the lives of pupils with SEN across Cambridge.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
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