Teaching Assistant

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs at Clare Lodge. This role involves providing tailored support, promoting inclusion, and collaborating with specialist services to ensure students thrive academically and personally. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people, possess Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, and be flexible in their approach to work. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of young people in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Access to benefits via Vivup

Buy additional annual leave

Car lease scheme

Flexible bank holidays

Pension contributions

Opportunities for development

Paid volunteering hours

Equality and diversity network

Employee Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in educational environments supporting young people.
• Willingness to participate in training and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to individuals and small groups.
• Promote inclusion and encourage active participation.

Skills

Experience with young people

Compassion and dedication

Flexibility in work hours

Level 2 Maths and English

Education

Level 2 Maths qualification

Level 2 English qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Clare Lodge

All about the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs, ensuring they thrive academically and personally.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing tailored support to individuals and small groups.
2. Promoting inclusion and encouraging active participation in both academic and extracurricular activities.
3. Collaborating with specialist services.
4. Assisting in lesson planning and monitoring student progress.
5. Supporting behaviour management and supervising students as needed.
6. Managing the classroom environment and resources.
7. Ensuring diversity and cultural sensitivity in teaching.
8. Following safeguarding protocols and receiving training in physical restraint.
9. Supporting the unique environment of Clare Lodge, a secure children’s home offering female-only welfare placements for young women with SEND needs.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

All about You

• You have experience working with young people in an educational environment.
• You are willing to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up-to-date skills.
• You have Level 2 Maths and English qualifications.
• You have the ability to work flexibly within school sessions.

All about Clare Lodge

Clare Lodge is a leading national provider of all-female welfare placements (Children Act 1989, Section 25) for young people in the UK. The service is independent, not contracted to the Youth Justice Board, and accepts referrals for young people aged 10 to 17 with complex needs, including histories of abuse, exploitation, mental health issues, and challenging behaviours.

All about our Benefits

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including discounts and schemes like Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics.
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
• Access to a car lease scheme.
• Flexible bank holidays to suit your personal circumstances.
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, including apprenticeships.
• Paid volunteering hours annually.
• Access to our equality, diversity, and inclusion network.
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, fostering diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and minority ethnic communities. We are committed to accessible recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments during application and interview stages. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.