SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Cambridge, starting September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and looking to develop their skills within a nurturing school environment that offers strong mentorship and ongoing professional development.

The school is looking for a committed practitioner with effective behaviour management skills, strong communication abilities, and proven experience supporting children with SEN across the primary age range.

• Location - Cambridge

• Position - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Type of work - Classroom & 1:1 SEN support

• Start date - September

• Duration - Ongoing / Long-term

• Full time/part-time - Full time

• Rate of pay - £90-£120 per day (depending on experience)

• Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm

• SEN experience is essential (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language, or other additional needs)

• Experience supporting children in a UK primary school (placements accepted)

• Relevant TA or SEN-specific training desirable

• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)

• Hold Right to Work in the UK

• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

• Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.

• Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

• Access to an in-house Training & Development Team

• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate