Teaching Assistant

The Cambian Group; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Wisbech is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable and challenging children. This permanent position requires a commitment to high educational standards and the ability to work through stressful situations. Ideal candidates will possess qualities such as adaptability and self-motivation, along with a passion for making a difference. Training and career progression opportunities are offered, along with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Supportive management

Paid DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, particularly those with behavioural issues.
• Commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to engage and support vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve high standards of attainment.
• Work closely with teachers to identify opportunities for student development.
• Be flexible and responsive to the needs of students.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Ability to work under pressure

Well-organised and adaptable

Flexibility

Self-motivated with initiative

Job description

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Hours: 40 hours per week, term time, permanent position

Salary Details: £22,478.40 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 you will be working with have behavioural problems and have experienced trauma; we require an individual who brings positive commitment and awareness of these 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 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 part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid DBS, a friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.

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 is not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.