Flexible SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support & Growth

TipTopJob; Wilburton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated local consultant

Flexible availability

Professional development

Direct pathways to long-term contracts

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary and secondary ages near Wilburton and East Cambridgeshire. Roles range from day-to-day cover to long-term placements, offering flexibility to fit your lifestyle and career goals.

You will work with pupils with ASC, SLD/MLD, SEMH, and disabilities, aiding personalised targets and learning programs. Training and progression opportunities are provided by the specialist SEN network we partner with.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate nature.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with pupils.
• Knowledge or training in SEN interventions, de-escalation, PECS, Makaton, or moving and handling desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with diverse needs (ASC, SLD/MLD, SEMH, physical disabilities).
• Assist class teacher with EHCP targets and adapted learning materials.
• Support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and positive behaviour management.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social interaction during lessons and breaks.
• Assists with alternative communication tools (PECS/Makaton) and visual timetables as required.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to monitor and report student progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Empathetic attitude

Patient and resilient

Strong communication skills

SEN interventions knowledge

DBS Update Service validation

Job description

TipTopJob is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary and secondary ages near Wilburton and East Cambridgeshire. Roles range from day-to-day cover to long-term placements, offering flexibility to fit your lifestyle and career goals.

You will work with pupils with ASC, SLD/MLD, SEMH, and disabilities, aiding personalised targets and learning programs. Training and progression opportunities are provided by the specialist SEN network we partner with.