SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Cambridge from September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs within a mainstream classroom environment.

The school is looking for a patient, proactive, and compassionate practitioner who can build strong relationships with pupils and help create an inclusive learning experience.

📌 CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location – Cambridge

• Position – SEN Teaching Assistant

• Type of work – SEN support within a mainstream primary school

• Start date – September

• Duration – Ongoing / Long‑term

• Full time/part‑time – Full time (Monday to Friday)

• Minimum rate of pay – £95-£110 per day

📚 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a UK mainstream school (desirable)

• Understanding of strategies for supporting pupils with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties

• Relevant SEN or TA training beneficial

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

✔️ TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• 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

💼 OTHER INFORMATION

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.

🎓 WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU

• Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding, SEN strategies, and behaviour management

• Access to an in‑house Training & Development Team

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