SEND Teaching Assistant - March

AP Education; Doddington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for March in the Cambridgeshire area. You will provide 2:1 support to learners with complex needs, including SEMH, autism, and SpLD, alongside a Tutor.

The role offers hourly pay of £20-£25, term-time only, with 10 to 30 hours per week, and a pathway to ongoing placements. You will collaborate with professionals to support transitions and maintain attendance records.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work or therapeutic settings.
• HLTA certification preferred; two years UK experience acceptable.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 2:1 support with students.
• Assist in preparing learning materials for core subjects.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education.
• Write detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals.
• Manage attendance reporting and assist transitions to education settings.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Excellent communication

Compassionate and reliable

2:1 support proficiency

Education

HLTA certification

Education/youth work background

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - March

Location:PE15 0 , Cambridgeshire

Hourly Rate:£20-£25

Flexible Hours:10to30per 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 HLTA in Marchand 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

You’ll provide face-to-face 2:1 support, working alongside a Tutor with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist preparing learning materials for thecore subjects(Maths, English, Science) orSEND-specific
• Implement effectivebehaviour managementusingpositive strategiesand patience.
• Provide atherapeuticand adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met.
• Assist the Tutor to writedetailed daily/weekly progress reportsand, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendancereporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learnersin transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settingsas 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?

• Guaranteedweekly pay.
• Access totailored curriculum platformsdesigned for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• ComprehensiveBaseline toolkitwith downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessionsled by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, includingworkshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array oftrainings and resourcesto enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual studentswithout managing large classroom groups.
• DedicatedEducation Coordinatorto assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process forquick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

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