Level 2 - Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Career development support

Job summary

Castle School in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support classroom teachers and fellow assistants with therapeutic teaching for children and young people aged 2 to 19 with complex needs. The role involves attending team meetings, writing reports when asked, and contributing to the school ethos.

Hours vary between the full-time post and a separate midday part-time shift; for all applicants an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK are required, as visa

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Work with classroom teachers and other teaching assistants to support therapeutic teaching.
• Support the ethos of the school.
• Take part in team meetings.
• Provide written reports when required.

Skills

Child care experience

Job description

Teaching Assistant post at Castle School, a special school for children and young people aged 2 to 19 with complex needs. The role supports classroom teachers and fellow assistants with therapeutic teaching, attends team meetings and writes reports when asked. Hours differ by day in the full-time post, and a separate part-time midday role runs from 11:00 to 14:00. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Work with classroom teachers and other teaching assistants to support therapeutic teaching
• Support the ethos of the school
• Take part in team meetings
• Provide written reports when required

What’s required

Experience

• Some experience of working with or caring for children and young people

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

What’s offered

• Opportunities for personal development and further training
• Support for career development