Are you somebody that has experience in delivering care/support to vulnerable children and feel like you'd enjoy supporting children with additional needs within a Primary classroom? At Vision for Education, we are currently seeking an experienced professional to work as an SEN Teaching Assistant in primary schools throughout Cambridge

The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Cambridge
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: September 2026

Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children aged 2–11 with a variety of complex needs, including autism, physical disabilities, and learning difficulties.

Responsibilities for the SEN Teaching Assistant role include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Aiding communication and classroom engagement
• Supporting mobility and physical needs
• Delivering personal care respectfully and sensitively
• Working closely with teaching staff and therapists to provide a nurturing environment

What we're looking for:

• Experience in working with children, particularly with those with additional needs
• A compassionate and resilient nature
• Confidence in providing personal care when needed
• Ability to commit to the school’s full-time working hours
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Able to provide references, and proof of right to work and address

Why register with Vision for Education?

• Competitive weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant who understands your journey from care to education
• Free training and ongoing professional development
• The chance to make a lasting difference in children’s lives

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone that would like to make the move into support roles within education.

If you’re ready to take the next step, please apply today or email a copy of your CV to paul.ingrey@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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