SEND Teaching Assistant - Huntingdon

AP Education; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support learners with a range of complex needs in Huntingdon and surrounding areas. You will assist with core subjects and SEND-specific activities, maintaining positive behaviour and adapting approaches to individual learning plans.

Proven experience in SEND/SEMH, with Excellent communication, compassion, and initiative, are essential. HLTA certification is preferred, with a pathway for those with two years UK experience without formal

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist preparing learning materials for core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific work.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring learners' needs are met.
• Assist Tutor with daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals as needed.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Communication skills

Compassionate, dependable, initiative

Education

HLTA certification

Two years UK experience (no formal quals)

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Huntingdon

Location: PE28, Cambridgeshire

Hourly Rate: £18-£25

Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 2:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Huntingdon and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist preparing learning materials for the core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Assist the Tutor to write detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality