senploy • Cambridge

SEN Teaching Assistant

About this role

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Cambridge from September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs within a mainstream classroom environment.

The school is looking for a patient, proactive, and compassionate practitioner who can build strong relationships with pupils and help create an inclusive learning experience.

Location - Cambridge

Position - SEN Teaching Assistant

Type of work - SEN support within a mainstream primary school

Start date - September

Duration - Ongoing / Long‑term

Full time/part‑time - Full time (Monday to Friday)

Minimum rate of pay - £95-£110 per day

Experience supporting children with SEND in a UK mainstream school (desirable)

Understanding of strategies for supporting pupils with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties

Relevant SEN or TA training beneficial

Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)

Hold Right to Work in the UK

Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

Provide two professional child‑related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.

Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding, SEN strategies, and behaviour management

Access to an in‑house Training & Development Team

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