Teaching Assistant – Huntingdon

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Competitive pay rates

Contract opportunities

CPD & training

Weekly payments

Opportunities across SEN

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire to support children aged 5 to 18 who are out of school. The role involves one-to-one support in homes, learning centres and community settings, with sessions up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday in term time.

You will assist with reading, writing and maths, follow tutor-planned interventions and help pupils engage with online vocational courses.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Cover Supervisor in a primary or secondary school.
• Confidence supporting English and maths up to secondary level.
• Experience with SEND or pupils with behavioural needs (desirable).
• Availability Monday to Friday during term time, full-time or part-time.
• A full UK driving licence and your own car with business insurance.
• A Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3) is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one with reading, writing and maths, from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4.
• Deliver tasks and interventions planned by tutors and note how pupils respond.
• Help pupils with online vocational courses and practical sessions.
• Model classroom routines to prepare pupils for a return to school.
• Record attendance and progress after each session.
• Liaise with mentors, families and schools about each pupil's next steps.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

English & maths support

SEND/difficult behaviour experience

Term-time availability

UK driving licence & car

TA qualification welcome

Job description

Hours: Full-time or Part-time, up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary, ongoing – open to contract or self-employed

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own car

We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire to support children and young people aged 5 to 18 who are currently being taught outside school. If you've worked as a TA in a primary or secondary school, this role uses the same skills – supporting reading, writing and maths, keeping pupils on task and preparing them for the classroom – but on a one-to-one basis. Sessions run at a learning centre near Huntingdon, in pupils' homes and in the community. Full-time or part-time, up to 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday in term time, with travel time paid and fuel costs covered.

About the Setting

An established alternative education and mentoring service commissioned by local authorities to support children and young people aged 5 to 18 who are out of school. Pupils include young people who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion, children in care, and pupils with autism, ADHD, PDA or high anxiety around attending school. Sessions are one-to-one, delivered at home, in the community and at a local learning centre with classrooms, a kitchen and sports facilities.

The Role

• Support pupils one-to-one with reading, writing and maths, from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4
• Deliver tasks and interventions planned by tutors and note how pupils respond
• Help pupils with online vocational courses and practical sessions
• Model classroom routines to prepare pupils for a return to school
• Record attendance and progress after each session
• Liaise with mentors, families and schools about each pupil's next steps

What You'll Need

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Cover Supervisor in a primary or secondary school
• Confidence supporting English and maths up to secondary level
• Experience with SEND or pupils with behavioural needs (desirable)
• Availability Monday to Friday during term time, full-time or part-time
• A full UK driving licence and your own car with business insurance
• A Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3) is welcome but not essential

You'll be patient, organised and encouraging, with a knack for getting a reluctant pupil started on a task.

Why Work with Luma?

• Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
• Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
• Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
• Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.