Teaching Assistant

Anglian Learning; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Anglian Learning is seeking caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to support students across our schools in Cambridge and surrounding areas. You will work with SEND teams and pastoral colleagues to help students achieve their potential, both academically and personally.

You'll assist in classrooms, run targeted interventions, and help create an inclusive learning environment that fosters independence, confidence and resilience for children and young people with a range of needs.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in classrooms or similar settings.
• Ability to deliver targeted interventions and support programmes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Work alongside teaching staff to promote engagement and progress.
• Help students develop independence, confidence and resilience.
• Support children and young people with SEND and other needs.
• Deliver interventions and personalised support programmes.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Supporting students

Interventions

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Various Anglian Learning Schools | Term Time & Term Time Plus Roles Available | Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you want to make a meaningful difference every day while working as part of a supportive and dedicated school community?

Anglian Learning is seeking caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to support students across our schools. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with teachers, SEND teams and pastoral colleagues to help students achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in creating an inclusive learning environment, supporting students in lessons, delivering targeted interventions, and helping to remove barriers to learning.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting students in the classroom, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis
• Working alongside teaching staff to promote engagement and progress
• Helping students develop independence, confidence and resilience
• Supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including SEND
• Delivering interventions and personalised support programmes
• Contributing to a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment

We're looking for people who:

• Are passionate about supporting children and young people
• Have a patient, positive and nurturing approach
• Build strong relationships with students, colleagues and families
• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team
• Are organised, reliable and able to use their own initiative
• Share our commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial, but we also welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate transferable skills and a genuine commitment to supporting student success.

Why join Anglian Learning?

• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust
• Access a range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• Work within supportive and welcoming school communities
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Make a real difference to the lives of young people every day