SEN Teaching Assistant wanted for Specialist SEND School

Passionate about supporting children with autism, SEMH or complex needs? This is your chance to work in a purpose-built SEND school where every day matters.

We are working in partnership with a forward-thinking, specialist SEND school in Cambridge to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and highly skilled team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a purpose-built setting, supporting pupils with a range of complex needs and playing a key role in their development, independence and confidence.

About the Role:

• Supporting pupils aged 3–19 with a range of needs including ASD, SEMH, communication needs and complex learning difficulties
• Providing 1:1 and small group support, tailored to individual EHCPs
• Assisting with sensory regulation, behaviour support and structured learning activities
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and SENCOs to deliver a holistic approach to learning
• Creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where pupils can thrive

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, care or support setting)
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Someone who is genuinely passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Team player with a proactive and flexible attitude

Why This School?

• Purpose-built, modern SEND environment with excellent facilities
• Strong emphasis on individualised learning and communication
• Supportive leadership team and ongoing training & development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a real, visible impact every single day

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Access to free CPD, including SEN-specific training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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