SEN Teaching Assistant

January 2026 start

Teaching Assistants Needed – Including Those with SEND Experience!

Are you searching for your next role in the education sector? Teaching Personnel is here to help.

As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, we are currently hiring Teaching Assistants — including those with SEND experience — in your local area. We have a variety of opportunities available, from long-term roles to day-to-day supply.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outgoing, hardworking individual who is passionate about supporting young children and making a meaningful impact on their educational journey.

Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, tailored lesson plans.

• Encourage children’s confidence and independence within the classroom.

• Assist with academic tasks across subjects such as literacy and numeracy.

• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.

• Build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

• (Desirable) Provide additional support to pupils with SEND, adapting activities to meet their individual needs.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, ideally within a primary school.

• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.

• Patience, flexibility, and a proactive approach to supporting diverse needs.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

• A relevant qualification (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or similar) is desirable, not essential.

• An enhanced DBS check will be required.

• Ability to travel between schools is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Support from your own personal consultant throughout your journey.

• Access to the Teaching Personnel App to manage your diary and bookings.

• High-quality professional development courses to grow your skills at your own pace.

If you're ready to apply, contact us today on 01223 463146 or email Cambridgeprimary@teachingpersonnel.com 

All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position; permanent opportunities may arise.
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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