Teaching Assistant

Caretech; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Training opportunities (face to face/​

Wellbeing support

DSB paid

Job summary

Cambian Wisbech School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable and challenging children in a Cambridgeshire setting. You will work with teachers to help learners reach high attainment levels, both academically and personally, using flexible, patient and proactive approaches.

The role is 37.5 hours per week during term time, with a permanent contract and a salary of £21,909.75 per annum.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people and making a difference.
• Awareness of behavioural issues and trauma in pupils.
• Punctual, flexible and well-organised.
• Able to work under pressure with a proactive mindset.
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support vulnerable and challenging children.
• Collaborate with teachers to achieve high attainment.
• Help students develop skills and confidence academically and personally.
• Support students to prepare for next steps and transitions.

Skills

Passion for youth

Behavioural awareness

Punctual & flexible

Organised & practical

Under pressure

Self-motivated

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Date posted: 01 October 2026

Ref: SYS-28336

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Role Description

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time, FTC 1 year

Salary Details: £21,909.75 per annum

We currently have a vacancy for a highly experienced Teaching Assistant who is able to engage and support vulnerable and challenging children. You will be relentless in supporting our students to achieve a high standard of attainment throughout their time with the school and in preparing the students for their next steps. You must be flexible, innovative and responsive, able to work effectively with our teachers to identify every opportunity to help our children and young people develop their skills and confidence, both academically and personally.

Who we are:

Cambian Wisbech School is an independent, DfE-registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 40 students, aged 7-17 years. At Cambian Wisbech School, we aim to re-engage learners with their education and to replace feelings of failure and frustration with a sense of belonging and feelings of success.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in people's lives.
• The young people that you will be working with have behavioural problems and have experienced trauma, so we would require an individual who will bring positive commitment to young people and has an awareness of their issues.
• Be punctual and flexible.
• Be well-organised, adaptable and practical.
• Able to work under pressure, sometimes in stressful and challenging situations
• Self-motivated and be able to use own initiative.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you into this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK's biggest care providers.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are 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.

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

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Role Overview

Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £21,909.75 per annum

Hours per week: 37.5

Closing date: 01 January 0001

We currently have a vacancy for a highly experienced Teaching Assistant who is able to engage and support vulnerable and challenging children. You will be relentless in supporting our students to achieve a high standard of attainment throughout their time with the school and in preparing the students for their next steps. You must be flexible, innovative and responsive, able to work effectively with our teachers to identify every opportunity to help our children and young people develop their skills and confidence, both academically and personally.,

• Have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in people's lives.
• The young people that you will be working with have behavioural problems and have experienced trauma and so we would require an individual who will bring positive commitment to young people and has an awareness of their issues.
• Be punctual and flexible.
• Be well-organised, adaptable and practical.
• Able to work under pressure, sometimes in stressful and challenging situations
• Self-motivated and be able to use own initiative.
  Cambian Wisbech School in an independent, DfE-registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 40 students, aged 7-17 years. At Cambian Wisbech School, we aim to re-engage learners with their education and to replace feelings of failure and frustration with a sense of belonging and feelings of success.
  Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK's biggest care providers.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are 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.