Teaching Assistant (TA)

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accessible Public transport links

Networking and social events for teachers

Fully funded training and qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Welcoming staff environment with refreshments and games

Job summary

Randstad Education in Cambridge is seeking a permanent Teaching Assistant to support young adults with special needs. This role offers full-time hours, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and includes comprehensive training and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will assist in delivering engaging lessons and activities to pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties in a supportive and innovative environment. The school is recognized as Ofsted Outstanding and has numerous resources to enrich the learning experience.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant SEN experience.
• Experience (voluntary or paid) working with children and young adults is essential.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent qualification is required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging and interactive lessons and educational activities.
• Assist learners with SEN on a 1:1, small group, and whole class basis.

Skills

Relevant SEN experience

Experience working with children and young adults

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Without education there is no future Do you want to help young adults with special needs develop the skills and education to have the best futures imaginable?

Do you want a position where you can make a difference and where no 2 days will ever be the same?

Are you looking to join a fun, welcoming and humorous team that can support your training and development from day 1?

If you answered yes to these questions then please do not hesitate to apply today

Ofsted Outstanding for 7+ years, award winning, nationally recognised..this is just a few of the many accomplishments this school has had! This warm and welcoming school is currently seeking a Teaching assistant to join their team. This role is needed due to a current member of the team retiring after 25 years!

This setting currently supports 100+ pupils between the ages of 4 and 19 years. With that said the school is expanding in the next year and by April of 2027 will have capacity for a further 80 pupils. This setting offers every learner a tailored and 1:1 education that truly changes their lives. It supports children with moderate and severe learning difficulties including but not limited to Autism.

This setting boasts bright transitional spaces, inviting and modern classrooms, state of the art recreational areas, outdoor learning spaces and some added extras including a yoga studio, sensory rooms, state of the art gym and a staff relaxation room!

This position is needed on a permanent basis and is a full time opportunity. Applicants for this position must be available Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm. Full training will be provided and you will have immediate access to free and fully funded qualifications. This school and team is invested in the staff's futures as well as the learners.

If this sounds like the type of environment you would like to work in then please apply today. Interviews will be taking place the week following the easter holidays.

Benefits

• Accessible Public transport links
• School networking events/ social events for teachers
• Ready of supply of drinks, chocolate, biscuits and cakes in there welcoming and inviting staff room equally equipped with games, TV's and shared library
• Brilliant resources and spacious classrooms/grounds
• Career progression opportunities
• Fully funded training and qualifications

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:

• Relevant SEN experience
• Experience (voluntary or paid) working with children and young adults
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting in the delivery of engaging and interactive lessons and educational activities
• Supporting learners with SEN on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis

If this sounds like the role for you then please don't delay in applying today. If you have any questions please call Bryony on 01293 527416.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child safety standards and UK eligibility checks.