About this role

❓ Ask yourself these three questions...

Do you enjoy helping children overcome learning obstacles and build classroom confidence?

Are you a patient, encouraging individual looking for a fulfilling school support role in Cambridge?

Would you like to earn £95 - £110 per day supporting an ambitious primary or secondary team?

Teaching Assistant

Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Start Date

Immediate / ASAP

Contract

Full-Time / Flexible Options - Long-Term / Ongoing

Salary

£95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you an enthusiastic, approachable individual seeking a rewarding role as a

Teaching Assistant?

Randstad Education is currently recruiting a dedicated

Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school community in

Cambridge. Working on a full-time or adaptable basis, this role is perfect for experienced support staff, graduates, or individuals with a background in childcare, sports coaching, or youth mentoring who are eager to make a positive impact in the classroom.

As a

Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to support pupils across core subjects, lead small group catch-up sessions, and provide targeted encouragement to help every student reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom & Learning Support

As an active

Teaching Assistant, you will guide small groups and individual students through literacy, numeracy, and general curriculum activities.

1-to-1

Pupil Mentoring

Provide focused support for students needing extra help with reading, writing, or concentration, adapting explanations to suit their learning style.

Classroom Preparation

Assist the class teacher with setting up learning materials, displays, and practical activity resources ahead of lessons.

Promote Positive Engagement

Encourage good behaviour, active listening, and social communication skills using positive reinforcement.

Track Pupil Progress

Provide verbal and written feedback to class teachers regarding student engagement, successes, and areas for extra support.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for a reliable, warm

Teaching Assistant with excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting young people.

Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant, nursery nurse, youth worker, or sports coach is highly desirable.

Patient, encouraging, and empathetic approach with strong interpersonal presence.

Punctual, proactive, and adaptable within a school environment.

Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).

Mandatory UK Right to Work (no visa sponsorship available).

What We Offer

Competitive Daily Rates

£95 to £110 per day, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

A Supportive Community

Work within encouraging, highly-resourced schools in Cambridge that value support staff contributions and career growth.

Referral Scheme

Earn a

£300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our

Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to make a difference in classrooms across Cambridge? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.