Teaching Assistant

Bidvane; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Soham Village College is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the Learning Support Team. The role focuses on assisting students with SEND and lower attainment to access learning and progress, through small-group and individual interventions, and support in mainstream lessons during the school day.

The post is 32.5 hours per week during term time, with DBS and online checks required. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting young people and promoting inclusion.
• Positive, patient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• Confidence supporting students with a range of SEND needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and use own initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND and lower attainment to access learning, develop independence and achieve their potential.
• Deliver individual and small-group interventions in literacy, metacognition, emotional resilience and communication skills.
• Support students in lessons, including occasionally in mainstream classes.
• Support students during form time, breaks and lunchtime.
• Work closely with the SENCo Team and teaching staff.
• Contribute to the inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing of students.

Skills

Commitment to inclusion

Positive, patient approach

Relationship building

SEND support

Team collaboration

safeguarding

Job description

The Teaching Assistant joins the Learning Support Team at Soham Village College, working with the SENCo Team and teaching staff. The role supports students with SEND and lower attainment to access learning, build independence and make progress. It includes small-group and individual interventions, as well as support in mainstream lessons and at other points in the school day. The post is 32.5 hours a week during term time, with a start as soon as possible; DBS and online checks apply, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

What the job involves

• Support students with SEND and lower attainment to access learning, develop independence and achieve their potential
• Deliver individual and small-group interventions in literacy, metacognition, emotional resilience and communication skills
• Support students in lessons, including occasionally in mainstream classes
• Support students during form time, breaks and lunchtime
• Work closely with the SENCo Team and teaching staff
• Contribute to the inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing of students

Skills & knowledge

• Commitment to supporting young people and promoting inclusion
• Positive, patient and nurturing approach
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and colleagues
• Confidence supporting students with a range of SEND needs
• Ability to work effectively in a team and use own initiative
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Checks & eligibility

• Legal right to work in the UK, or be in the process of obtaining it, with proof required during recruitment
• DBS check
• Online presence check before interview