SEN TA's required

SEN Teaching Assistant
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support & General Classroom Assistance)
Location: Cambridgeshire – Travel required across multiple schools within the borough
Start Date: Immediate

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity to make a real impact? Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, is currently recruiting for Teaching Assistant's to provide dedicated 1:1 support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and proactive individual who has previous experience supporting children with SEN on a 1:1 basis.

About the Role:

We are seeking reliable and empathetic Teaching Assistant's with a strong background in 1:1 SEN support to work within a range of primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently with pupils who require additional support and will play a key role in helping them achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to pupils with SEN, tailored to their individual learning and emotional needs

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering differentiated lessons and managing classroom behaviour

• Promote pupils' independence, confidence, and engagement in learning activities

• Support academic areas including literacy, numeracy, and other key curriculum subjects

• Track progress and provide regular feedback to the class teacher and SENCO

• Foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils

• Assist with day-to-day classroom duties and support other pupils where required

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEN (essential)

• A genuine passion for supporting children with diverse educational needs

• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing attitude

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

• A relevant qualification in education or childcare (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant) is desirable

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Willingness to travel between schools within Cambridgeshire

What We Offer:

• A personal recruitment consultant to guide and support you

• Access to the Teaching Personnel App – manage your diary, view bookings, and update availability

• A wide range of CPD and training courses, including free safeguarding and SEN modules

• Opportunities for temporary roles to transition into permanent positions

• Competitive pay rates (inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay)

Ready to Apply?
Contact Caitlin on 01223 463146 or apply directly online.

Additional Notes:
All applicants must have appropriate qualifications and experience for this role. This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and online due diligence in line with DfE guidance.

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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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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