Teaching Assistants Wanted – Cambridge & Surrounding Areas
Full-Time Roles | General Classroom & 1:1 Support | Primary, Secondary & SEND
Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant, or do you have strong experience supporting children and young people in an educational setting?
Teaching Personnel Cambridge is seeking a number of enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Teaching Assistants for a range of full-time opportunities across Cambridge and the surrounding areas.
We are recruiting for both general classroom Teaching Assistants and 1:1 support roles, including opportunities supporting pupils with additional learning needs and SEND.
Whether you're an experienced TA looking for your next long-term placement, have a relevant Level 2/Level 3 qualification, or have developed strong classroom experience without a formal TA qualification, we want to hear from you.
The Role
Depending on the placement, your responsibilities may include:
General Teaching Assistant Duties
Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and classroom activities
Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
Helping pupils to remain focused, engaged and motivated
Supporting children across different areas of the curriculum
Preparing classroom resources and learning materials
Encouraging pupils' independence, confidence and participation
Supporting positive behaviour and following the school's behaviour policy
Providing additional support to pupils who may be struggling with particular areas of learning
Monitoring pupils' progress and providing relevant feedback to the class teacher
Supporting children's social and emotional development
Helping to create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
Supervising pupils during activities, transitions and, where required, break and lunchtime periods
Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
Following school safeguarding procedures at all times
1:1 Teaching Assistant Duties
Providing dedicated support to an individual pupil throughout the school day
Helping the pupil access lessons and participate in classroom activities
Adapting tasks and resources in line with the pupil's individual needs
Supporting pupils with SEND and/or additional learning needs
Encouraging independence while providing appropriate individual support
Supporting communication, interaction and social development
Providing reassurance and helping pupils regulate their emotions where required
Using positive behaviour strategies consistently
Supporting the implementation of individual support plans and agreed strategies
Helping pupils manage transitions between lessons, activities and environments
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team
Recording observations and feeding back on the pupil's engagement and progress
Building a positive, professional and consistent relationship with the pupil
Who We're Looking For
We would love to hear from candidates who:
Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or have relevant practical experience
Have experience working with children or young people
Are confident supporting pupils within a classroom environment
Have a patient, positive and proactive approach
Can build strong professional relationships with pupils and staff
Are confident supporting a range of learning and behavioural needs
Have good communication and teamwork skills
Understand the importance of safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries
Are reliable and committed to making a positive impact within a school
Experience supporting SEND, autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs or challenging behaviour may be particularly useful for some of our 1:1 opportunities.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
By registering with Teaching Personnel, candidates can access a choice and variety of work, including daily supply, long-term and permanent opportunities across primary, secondary and special needs schools.
A wide variety of opportunities, including long-term and permanent roles as well as supply work.
Simple online administration through myTP, helping you manage your work and communication.
Online access to your work diary and availability, including the option to sync your work diary with your personal calendar.
Easy access to timesheet information and payslips through myTP.
Ability to manage and update your professional profile and work preferences online.
Safe working practices, with Teaching Personnel stating that it works to protect educators' reputations and keep them safe at work.
Opportunities across different school settings, giving you the chance to broaden your experience and find a role that suits you
