Teaching Assistants (SEN) - Cambridge

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support SEN students in a full-time role. Responsibilities include 1:1 support, adapting learning materials, and maintaining an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant TA experience and a passion for education. This is a permanent position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• TA/teaching experience preferred.
• Must have a full, clean driving license.
• Experience with SEND or knowledge of learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEN students.
• Adapt learning materials under teacher guidance.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Relevant education degree

Job description

Do you have a genuine passion for creating an inclusive learning environment?

Do you thrive in a dynamic learning environment and want to make a real difference?

Are you a proficient communicator with a talent for collaboration and teamwork?

If this strikes a chord with you, we would be keen to hear back from you.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to [e-mail] or you can also call me on 07441 928189.

Randstad Education is working with specialist schools across Cambridge to recruit inspiring Teaching Assistants who are committed to making a real difference.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Across Cambridge

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent position

Start Date: September and January

Qualification: TA/teaching experience

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEN students.
• Implement and track progress against Individualised Education Plans (IEPs/EHCPs).
• Adapt learning materials and classroom activities under teacher guidance.
• Support student's social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Observe, record, and report on student progress to the teacher.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Proven experience with a range of SEN (e.g., Autism, ADHD, SpLD).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and SEN strategies.
• Effective de-escalation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Relevant TA or Special Education qualification is desirable.
• A full, clean driving licence.

Personal Attributes:

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to [e-mail] and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!