Teaching Assistant

Anglian Learning; Sawston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Learning is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join the SEND team at Sawston Village College. You will support pupils with SEND to access learning, develop progress and reach their potential, both in mainstream classes and through Compass House.

The post is permanent, full-time 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time), Monday to Friday 08:15–15:15 with a 30-minute lunch. Prior experience with young people and safeguarding awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in education or similar setting.
• Enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils with SEND and vulnerabilities.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and carers.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils to access learning and progress.
• Support pupils in mainstream classrooms and Compass House inclusion provision.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support pupils' wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with young people

SEND support

Relationship building

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Anglian Learning - Transforming Education Together

Teaching Assistant Level 2

This post is advertised at the pre-NJC pay award salary rate. The successful candidate’s salary will be adjusted in line with the agreed 2026/27 pay award once implemented.

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only). The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:15–15:15, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Expected Start Date: To be confirmed, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Interview Date: Friday, 9th October 2026.

Role overview:

Anglian Learning is pleased to share with you an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join the SEND team at Sawston Village College.

Working as part of our friendly and experienced SEND team, you will play an important role in providing targeted support for pupils who may have SEND or another identified vulnerability, helping them to access learning, make progress and achieve their potential. You will support pupils both within mainstream classrooms and through our Compass House inclusion provision, building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers and contributing positively to the wider life of the College.

This role is open for flexible working discussions.

The successful candidate will:

• have experience of working with young people in an educational or similar setting
• be enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils with SEND and other identified vulnerabilities
• be able to build positive and effective relationships with young people
• be adaptable, highly motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team
• have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection

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.

*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