Teaching Assistant Level 2

Anglian Learning; Sawston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CARE pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Anglian Learning Sports Centre

Cycle to Work

Eye care vouchers

Discounts on courses

Teacher discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Anglian Learning is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join the SEND team at Sawston Village College. You will support pupils with SEND and other vulnerabilities in mainstream and Compass House, helping them access learning and achieve their potential.

The role offers flexible working discussions; you will collaborate with staff, carers, and the wider college community, with safeguarding at the core of your duties.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in education setting
• Support pupils with SEND and other identified vulnerabilities
• Build positive relationships with young people
• Safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils who may have SEND or other vulnerabilities to access learning and progress
• Support pupils in mainstream classrooms and through Compass House inclusion provision
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the College
• Collaborate with SEND team to monitor pupil progress

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Cambridge, CB22 3BP
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 18 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 4 Oct 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

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 fulfill 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

What the school offers its staff

• CARE pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• Free membership of Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Eye care and annual flu vaccination vouchers
• 20% discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education courses
• Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card shopping discounts
• Professional development, coaching and career development opportunities across the Trust

Commitment to safeguarding

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 those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificates of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested. This post 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