Teaching Assistant – Cambridge

Trainee Teaching Assistant – SEN School – Cambridge

Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Classroom Assistant

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-Time, 12-month contract
Working hours: 8am – 4pm

Earn while you learn as a Trainee Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education while gaining a fully funded qualification and valuable hands-on experience?

We’re recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and specialist SEN School in Cambridge, supporting pupils with autism while working towards a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn from day one, gain practical experience in the classroom and build a long-term career in education.

Why does this role stand out?

• £10.00+ per hour, including pay during the school holidays!
• FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification worth £7,000!
• Opportunity to progress onto a Level 4 HLTA qualification
• Full mentoring and ongoing support from Engage Education and your school-based mentor
• Gain valuable practical, school-based experience while completing your training

About the role:

• Inspire and support pupils every day by helping them develop their learning, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with SEN, providing tailored one-to-one support and assisting with small group activities and interventions.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to deliver engaging lessons and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Make a meaningful difference by understanding individual needs and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and inclusion, helping ensure every child feels safe, supported and valued.
• Become part of a rewarding school community where you can build strong relationships with pupils and make a genuine difference to their educational journey.

About the school:

• Join an Outstanding independent specialist school supporting autistic children and young people from Year 3 onwards.
• Work within a highly specialist environment, where every learner has a diagnosis of autism and receives personalised support.
• Benefit from small class sizes and a high staff-to-learner ratio, allowing staff to develop strong relationships and provide individualised support.
• Be part of a school that places relational practice, consistency and pupil wellbeing at the centre of its approach.
• The school has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with its most recent whole-school inspection taking place in February 2024.
• Easily accessible by public transport, making the school a convenient option for candidates travelling from Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

Who should apply?

This role is ideal for:

• Aspiring teachers
• Psychology or education graduates
• Existing support staff looking to progress
• Career changers passionate about working with children and young people

Requirements:

• Have full UK working rights
• Be committed to completing the 12-month apprenticeship programme
• Hold GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Not currently be enrolled in another government-funded course
• Have not already completed an apprenticeship or similar teaching qualification at Level 3 or above

Training & benefits

• Complete your studies flexibly during school holidays
• FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification worth £7,000!
• Access to free CPD sessions via Creative Education
• Your own dedicated Engage Education consultant to support you throughout the application process and programme
• £50 ‘Refer a Friend’ Amazon voucher via our EngageNow app (Download Here!)
• Intention for a permanent contract upon successful completion of the programme

Apply now to begin your career as a Teaching Assistant, gain a recognised qualification and make a real difference while you earn.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.

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