Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Cambridge – Immediate Start

Teach is currently recruiting a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant for a long-term opportunity at a primary school in Cambridge. This role offers 30 hours per week, with an immediate start available.

We're looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children across EYFS to Year 6, including pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children learn, develop and reach their full potential.

What will you be doing?

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to provide tailored support and help pupils engage with their learning. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Providing 1:1 support and working with small groups of pupils
• Supporting children with SEND and adapting activities to meet individual needs
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities, lesson delivery and learning resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and participation
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting pupils with communication, interaction and emotional needs
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and other school staff
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

SEND experience required

Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND is essential for this role. We're particularly interested in candidates who have experience supporting children with needs such as:

• Autism / ASC
• ADHD
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Complex learning needs
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Behavioural support

You should be confident adapting your approach to suit individual pupils and providing patient, consistent support to help children access their learning.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

• Experienced working with primary-aged children across EYFS to Year 6
• Experienced in supporting pupils with SEND
• Caring, patient and understanding of individual learning needs
• Reliable, professional and committed to a long-term placement
• Confident supporting pupils both individually and in sm...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English