SEND LSA / Teaching Assistant (2:1 Support)
Location: Wimblington
Hourly Rate: £23.00 - £27.00 per hour DOE
Hours:
Monday 12:15 – 14:45
Tuesday
Wednesday 12:15 – 14:45
Thursday 11:00 – 13:00
Friday 09:00 – 12:00
Term-time only
Make a difference where it matters most.
AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We are seeking a dedicated TA / HLTA in the Wimblington area.
You will be supporting a learner with a range of needs, including :
Moderate significantly delayed language and delayed speech
Learning Difficulties
Difficulties Regulating Emotion and Behaviour
Difficulties Regulating Attention and Concentration
Hyperactive
Sensory Processing Difficulties
Fine Motor Skills Difficulties
Key Responsibilities
You’ll provide face-to-face 2:1 supporting a tutor, within the home and then moving on in to the community.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Tutor who will be delivering core subjects (Maths, English, Science) SEND-specific
Supporting the Tutor in providing a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.Candidate Profile:
Proven experience supporting as an LSA, TA or HLTA for children with SEND/SEMH.
Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.Why AP Education?
Guaranteed weekly pay.
Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.Ready to Make a Real Difference?
If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.
Call us on and ask for Penny Darby
Or apply now to become one of our Support Staff to our tutors in Cambridgeshire
AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality
