Leve Teaching Assistant Cambridgeshire

Are you a Level 4 specialist driven by a mission of equity and excellence, looking for your next permanent role in a school?

Are you seeking a role where you can provide consistent support and advocacy for all children?

Are you a proactive problem-solver who loves finding creative, hands‑on ways to make learning accessible for everyone?

If you are ready to be the champion our students need, apply today!

Position: SEN Teaching Assistants

Location: Cambridge

Contract Type: Permanent full‑time role

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: Level 4 TA, SEN experience

Randstad Education is searching for proactive, resilient TA with a natural talent for de‑escalation and positive behavioral support. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity to build a meaningful career in SEND education.

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

• Provide 1-on-1 and small group interventions for students (ages 11-16) with SEMH, ASD, and complex communication difficulties.
• Assist teachers by modifying classroom resources and activities to meet individual EHCP objectives.
• Implement proactive, positive behavior management strategies to support students' emotional and social wellbeing.
• Oversee learning environments and provide administrative resource support under the guidance of the Class Teacher.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment by strictly adhering to child protection and welfare protocols.

• Proven experience working with children or young people with SEND, specifically within SEMH or Autism spectrum contexts.
• Essential Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in both English and Mathematics.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team of teachers and support staff.
• Familiarity with adapting curriculum delivery for learners with high anxiety or sensory needs.
• Strong verbal and written skills for reporting on student progress and coordinating with wider school team.
• 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.

• A calm, grounded approach when managing challenging behaviors or high-pressure situations.
• A "can-do" attitude with the initiative to anticipate student needs before they arise.
• A deep‑stated advocate for inclusive excellence and the belief that every child can thrive in the right setting.
• High levels of discretion, emotional intelligence, and commitment.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.

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.