Teaching Assistant – Cambridge

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Cambridge

Secondary Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Pay: Up to £95 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

At Engage, we know that a school runs on quality support staff. We’re currently working with an Outstanding specialist school in Cambridge to recruit a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with autism and additional needs, helping students to develop academically, socially and personally within a specialist setting.

About the role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to secondary-aged students, helping them access learning and reach their full potential.
• Support students with autism and a range of additional learning needs, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to create a calm, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Support students across the secondary curriculum, helping them develop academically while building confidence and independence.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, taking the time to understand their individual strengths, needs and interests.
• Support students with their social, emotional and behavioural development, helping them develop positive strategies and coping mechanisms.
• Encourage students to develop independence, resilience and confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
• Help maintain a structured, calm and consistent environment, recognising the importance of routine and familiarity for autistic learners.
• Assist with the preparation and adaptation of learning resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Support students in developing their communication, social and life skills alongside their academic learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to ensure students receive consistent and personalised support.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing at all times.
• Support students during activities, break times, trips and other aspects of the school day where required.

This is also a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers and individuals with previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN or autism who are looking to develop their career within specialist education.

You will benefit from support and guidance from experienced education professionals while gaining valuable experience of secondary education, autism, SEND and specialist teaching practices.

About the school:

• An Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ specialist school in Cambridge, supporting young people with autism and additional needs.
• A specialist setting with a strong focus on individualised support and personalised learning.
• A supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially and personally.
• A strong focus on helping students develop independence, confidence, communication and life skills alongside their academic education.
• Small class sizes and high levels of individual support, allowing staff to build strong relationships with students and understand their individual needs.
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team, committed to providing the highest standard of support and education.
• A structured and consistent environment designed to help students feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
• Opportunities for staff to develop their knowledge and experience of autism, SEND and specialist education.
• A strong focus on student wellbeing, safeguarding and positive relationships.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people while developing your own career within education.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• A free, brand-new app which allows you to view and accept available bookings, update your profile and work preferences, availability and much more! You can Download Here!
• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions via Creative Education
• Your own dedicated consultant to support you throughout the application process
• £50 ‘Refer a Friend’ Amazon voucher via our EngageNow app

How to apply:

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