SEN Teaching Assistants - Cambridge

Are you an expert Level 2 or 3 SEN TA who knows how to unlock a child's potential, making learning both accessible and exciting?

Do you thrive on providing that crucial 1:1 support, patiently guiding a student to overcome hurdles and build lasting confidence?

Are you ready to be a vital member of a truly collaborative and supportive school team where your skills are essential?

If you're dedicated to helping every child succeed, this is your opportunity.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistants

Location: Cambridge

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent position

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: Level 2/3 TA, SEN experience

Randstad Education is seeking a patient and creative professional with a proven background in Special Educational Needs (SEN) support. This key role involves joining a dedicated inclusion team to make a significant positive impact on children's 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.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to and I will get back to you soon!

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEN students.
• Implement and track progress against Individualised Education Plans (IEPs/EHCPs).
• Adapt learning materials and classroom activities under teacher guidance.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Observe, record, and report on student progress to the teacher.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.
• Relevant TA or Special Education qualification is desirable.
• A full, clean driving licence.

Personal Attributes:

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.

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.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to and I will be in touch with you

I look forward to hearing from you soon!