Specialist Support Assistant - Cambridge

Justteachers Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Cambridge is recruiting a dedicated full-time Specialist Support Assistant to join a well-established specialist education setting. The role is available immediately and offers an excellent opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs within a structured, supportive environment.

As a Specialist Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide tailored support to pupils, helping them to access learning, develop

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Understanding of pupils with autism, SEMH, and complex needs.
• Patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Deliver targeted interventions and structured learning activities.
• Support the implementation of IEPs and behaviour strategies.
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet a range of learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support the development of communication, independence and social skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and wider staff teams.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and engagement.

Skills

SEN support

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Adaptability

DBS Update Service

Job description

About the role:

justteachers are recruiting for a dedicated full-time Specialist Support Assistant to join a well-established specialist education setting in Cambridge. This full-time role is available immediately and offers an excellent opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs within a structured, supportive environment.
As a Specialist Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide tailored support to pupils, helping them to access learning, develop essential life skills, and achieve their individual goals. This role is ideal for someone with strong SEN experience who is passionate about making a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN, including ASD, SEMH, and communication needs
• Deliver targeted interventions and structured learning activities
• Support the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet a range of learning needs
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Support the development of communication, independence, and social skills
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider staff teams
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and engagement

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Strong understanding of supporting pupils with additional needs (e.g., autism, SEMH, complex needs)
• A patient, consistent, and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A proactive and adaptable attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)