Teaching Assistant – Cambridge

Teaching Assistant – Cambridge

Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Special Educational Needs | Autism Support

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Pay: Up to £85 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’ve spent over a decade building strong relationships with schools across the UK. We’re now working with an all-through school in Cambridge to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term, full-time basis.

About the role:

• Make a real difference every day by supporting students with a range of special educational needs and helping them achieve their academic, social and personal goals.
• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support, adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Support students with autism and additional needs, helping them to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.
• Support students’ emotional wellbeing and behaviour, using positive and consistent approaches to help them manage challenges and develop resilience.
• Encourage independence and personal development, supporting students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students, creating a calm, nurturing and inclusive environment where every young person feels valued.
• Take part in enrichment activities and wider school life, helping students develop skills beyond the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families, ensuring students receive consistent and high-quality support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or someone with relevant experience supporting young people with additional needs. It could also be an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to build a career within education, psychology, SEN or pastoral support.

About the school:

• A well-established all-through school in Cambridge, supporting students across a wide age range.
• A dedicated and nurturing environment designed to support young people with special educational needs, including autism.
• A strong focus on individualised learning, ensuring education and support are tailored to each student’s needs.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team who are committed to helping every student reach their potential.
• A calm, structured and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence and independence.
• A strong focus on personal development, communication, wellbeing and life skills, alongside academic progress.
• Excellent support for students’ social and emotional development.
• Opportunities for staff to receive high-quality training and professional development in SEN and specialist education.
• A rewarding environment where Teaching Assistants can develop their knowledge and experience of working with young people with additional needs.
• The opportunity to become part of a passionate school community and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

About us:

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

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• 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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