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Posted 21 July, 2026

SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching
Cambridge, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Cambridge - September Start\n

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Cambridge, starting September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and looking to develop their skills within a nurturing school environment that offers strong mentorship and ongoing professional development.

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The school is looking for a committed practitioner with effective behaviour management skills, strong communication abilities, and proven experience supporting children with SEN across the primary age range.

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CONTRACT DETAILS\n
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    Location - Cambridge

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    Position - SEN Teaching Assistant

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    Type of work - Classroom & 1:1 SEN support

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    Start date - September

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    Duration - Ongoing / Long-term

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    Full time/part-time - Full time

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    Rate of pay - £90-£120 per day (depending on experience)

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    Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm

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EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS\n
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    SEN experience is essential (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language, or other additional needs)

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    Experience supporting children in a UK primary school (placements accepted)

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    Relevant TA or SEN-specific training desirable

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    Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)

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TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:\n
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    Hold Right to Work in the UK

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    Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

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    Provide two professional child-related references

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OTHER INFORMATION\n

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.

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WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU\n
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    Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

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    Access to an in-house Training & Development Team

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    Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate

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