Teaching Assistant

Join an Exceptional SEND School as a Qualified or Unqualified PMLD / CLDD Teaching Assistant!
Cambridge, CB24
£89.38 – £100 per day (DOE)
Full-time | Part-time | Long-term | Short-term | Temp-to-perm

Make Every Day Meaningful. Make Every Moment Count.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or new to the sector, if you’re caring, patient, and motivated to support young people with complex needs, this role could be perfect for you.

We’re partnering with a supportive SEND school in Cambridge that offers a nurturing, person-centred environment for children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Complex Learning Disabilities and Difficulties (CLDD).

Join a team where every achievement is valued and your support truly makes a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with PMLD/CLDD across their learning and development

• Assisting with personal care, mobility, and hoisting (full training provided)

• Supporting pupils with complex medical needs, including epilepsy

• Using sensory resources and communication aids to engage learners

• Working with teachers, therapists, and specialist staff to deliver tailored support

⭐ Who We’re Looking For

We welcome both qualified and unqualified applicants. Passion, positivity, and willingness to learn are essential.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD/CLDD (personal or professional)

• A patient, compassionate approach

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Knowledge of safeguarding

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily rates & weekly pay

• Free CPD and specialist SEND training

• Support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities for long-term progression in SEND education

❤️ If you're ready to make a genuine difference — whether experienced or starting fresh — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of an inspiring SEND community where every day truly counts.

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.
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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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