SEND Teaching Assistant
Holme Court School
Location: Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Rd, Cambridge CB1 8DW
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Holme Court School is seeking an experienced, dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed practitioner to support high‑quality teaching, personalised learning and the day‑to‑day life of our nurturing school community.
Holme Court is a small, warm and inclusive setting for pupils aged 7–16 with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, SLCN, SEMH, ASC, ASD and ADHD. We pride ourselves on our personalised curriculum, specialist teaching and strong relationships, ensuring every child is understood, respected and supported to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant with substantial, proven SEND experience and a minimum of a Level 2 relevant qualification. Candidates with a Level 3 TA qualification or HLTA/SEND‑specific qualification are strongly preferred. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider team to support learning, progress and wellbeing across the school.
Key expectations include:
- Supporting agreed learning activities under teacher direction and contributing to planning and preparation.
- Working confidently with a wide range of SEND needs, adapting resources and approaches to meet individual learning profiles.
- Assisting in developing learning materials, supporting assessment and contributing to pupil progress.
- Supporting extra‑curricular activities, educational visits and the recording/reporting of pupil outcomes.
- Acting as the lead adult in the classroom when required, supporting small groups or individual pupils.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001271
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the school may appoint early if an exceptional candidate is identified.
For further details or to discuss the role, please contact: [email protected] or call 07703975748.
Holme Court Cambridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including enhanced DBS checks, identity and qualification checks, employment history checks and two satisfactory references.
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Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
