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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 25 days ago

  • Salary: £ 88.38 - 95 / Day

    Job Type: Temporary

  • Location: Cambridge

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

URGENT KS3 Teaching Assistant – Autism Specialist Provision Location: Cambridge area Start Date: September 3rd 2025 Contract: Full-time, until October half term, likely to extend Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience The Role Teaching Personnel are looking for a dedicated KS3 Teaching Assistant to support learners with Autism in a specialist setting. This full-time role involves working closely with students to provide tailored classroom support, encourage independence, and help young people engage positively in both academic and social activities. Due to the start date of this role, we are looking for educators who can commit to the recruitment process immediately.  Key responsibilities: Supporting students with autism in 1:1 and small-group settings Assisting with lesson delivery and classroom activities Promoting positive behaviour and consistent routines Monitoring progress and feeding back to teaching staff Ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing are prioritised Requirements GCSE (or equivalent) A*–C in Maths and English Experience supporting children, adults or young people with SEND/Autism If you have personal experience supporting people with SEND we would still love to hear from you Strong communication skills, patience and adaptability Team player with the ability to stay calm under pressure What’s in it for you? As part of Teaching Personnel and the Supporting Education Group, you will benefit from: Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing career support Free safeguarding and CPD training opportunities Access to thousands of free lesson resources through our online portal Pension scheme and additional wellbeing support services Opportunity to progress and gain permanent school contracts Apply now through Teaching Personnel to be considered for this rewarding role. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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