Teaching Assistant

Anglian Learning; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Anglian Learning in Cambridge is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join The Netherhall & Oakes College within the Arday Faculty. The role focuses on supporting a therapeutic, inclusive provision and developing approaches that remove barriers to learning.

Practical skills in arts, vocational training, outdoor learning, or therapeutic methods are welcomed. The position involves range of admin duties and safeguarding responsibilities as part of the Inclusion Team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in education.
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the department with a range of administrative tasks.
• Assist teaching staff in classrooms and activities.
• Support learners with their wellbeing and engagement.

Job description

Anglian Learning - Transforming Education Together

Teaching Assistant

Salary:

Cambridgeshire Scale 3 points 5 - 6 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE) £19,187.25 - £19,491.75 Actual (plus annual leave pay)

Contract Type:

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only + 1 week)

Expected Start Date:

ASAP (subject to completion of relevant checks)

Interview Date:

Thursday 8th October 2026

Please note we reserve the right to interview prior to the advertised closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Role overview:

Anglian Learning is pleased to share with you an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join The Netherhall & Oakes College.

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals to join our Inclusion Team within our newly rebranded Arday Faculty – a therapeutic and evolving provision focused on supporting the diverse and ever-changing needs of our learners.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to develop innovative approaches that remove barriers to learning, nurture emotional wellbeing, and unlock each student's potential. If you have practical skills or relevant qualifications – whether in creative arts, vocational training, outdoor learning, or therapeutic approaches – we would welcome the opportunity to grow our offer with you.

Applicants will be required to support the department with a range of administrative tasks.

As an employee of Anglian Learning, you would benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack on our website.

*Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.

If working for an organisation that strives to have a long-lasting positive impact on its pupils and local community sounds appealing then we want to hear from you!

For further information about the role requirements, our Trust and school, please see the attached documentation on our website.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to working with applicants and existing staff to explore ways in which we can remove barriers to support everyone to fulfil their potential.

If you would benefit from adjustments in order to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please get in contact to discuss options.

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre-employment checks including but not limited to checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online presence check prior to interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org