Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wilden; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

DBS paid

Wellbeing focused workplace

Job summary

Cambian Walnut Tree School in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with academic and social development in a busy educational environment. Your role will involve assisting with 1:1 or 2:1 support, helping plan engaging activities, and supporting teachers to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.

The position is 40 hours per week, term-time, and permanent, with a salary of £22,674.64 per annum.

Qualifications

• Supporting students learning and social development inside and outside the classroom.
• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with students who need extra support.
• Helping to set up engaging activities tailored to each student’s needs.
• Supporting teachers to create a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Safeguarding and DBS checks are part of the process.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning and social development in class and beyond.
• Assist teachers with planning and delivering activities.
• Help create a calm, organized learning environment.
• Contribute to wellbeing and progression opportunities for students.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Behaviour management

Training & development

Job description

40 hours per week, term-time, permanent role

Salary: £22,674.64 per annum

Cambian Walnut Tree school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and help students thrive both academically and socially.

The school

Walnut Tree School is an independent co-educational day school for students aged 7-19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The school delivers full time education and covers both academic and vocational subjects in line with national benchmarks. We deliver differentiated teaching and learning activities within small groups in a purpose-built school environment.

What you will be doing

• Supporting students learning and social development inside and outside the classroom.
• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with students who need extra support.
• Helping to set up engaging activities tailored to each student’s needs.
• Supporting teachers to create a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Reacting to classroom situations with calm, constructive, and professional guidance.
• Competitive salary and opportunities to grow in your career.
• Training and development – online or in person.
• Wellbeing-focused workplace – your wellbeing matters.
• Be part of a dedicated team with clear guidance and mentorship.
• Enjoy a friendly, family-like atmosphere with supportive management.
• Full induction, paid DBS, and the chance to progress with one of the UK’s.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.