Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) – Cambridge

Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) – Cambridge (CB2)

Hours: Full-time or Part-time, up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary, ongoing – open to contract or self-employed

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own car

An alternative education provider in Cambridge needs Teaching Assistants to provide one-to-one support for pupils aged 5 to 18 who are not currently in school. You'll help with literacy, numeracy and practical courses, keep pupils focused, and work with tutors and mentors to prepare each pupil for a return to a school or college classroom. Sessions are based at home, in community venues and at a local centre across Cambridge and nearby villages. Full-time or part time, up to 30 hours a week in term time, with travel time paid and fuel reimbursed.

About the Provider

The provider works with local authorities to support young people aged 5 to 18 who are missing education, including pupils with SEND (autism, ADHD, PDA), young people in care and those who are anxious about, or have been excluded from, school. Work is one-to-one and happens wherever the pupil is most comfortable: at home, out in the community or at a learning centre.

The Role

- Work one-to-one with pupils on literacy and numeracy, using phonics, reading schemes and maths resources
- Prepare resources for sessions and adapt them for pupils with SEND
- Support pupils on visits to schools and colleges as part of their transition
- Encourage independence, organisation and focus during learning tasks
- Drive pupils safely to and from sessions where needed
- Write short session reports for the area manager and local authority

What You'll Need

- A full UK driving licence and access to your own car with business insurance




- School-based experience as a TA, LSA or HLTA, ideally including pupils with SEND
- Familiarity with phonics, reading interventions and the maths curriculum
- Flexible availability across Monday to Friday, up to 30 hours a week
- Good written English for session notes and reports
- Graduates considering a teaching career are welcome to apply

We're looking for a dependable, nurturing TA who enjoys seeing one pupil's progress up close.

Why Work with Luma?

- Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
- Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
- Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
- Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
- Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
- Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

📌 Teaching Assistant (Town of Cambridge)
🏢 Luma Education Recruitment
📍 Town of Cambridge