At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special needs and assist teachers in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Company: Join the dedicated team at Cambourne Village College, fostering an inclusive learning space.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Permanent position with a supportive team and flexible working environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 24796 - 25185 £ per year.
Salary: NJC Scale Level 1b TA, Points 3 to 4 (£24,796 to £25,185 per annum FTE). Actual salary £16,359.49 per annum.
Contract: Permanent. 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00 (with an unpaid break mid-morning and at lunch totaling 1 hour). Term Time plus 5 training days (39 weeks per year).
Start date: September 2026.
Place of work: Cambourne Village College, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire.
Responsibilities:
- Support students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and behavioural needs, implementing a variety of support methods and programmes.
- Support teaching staff within a classroom setting, sometimes working with students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups under the direction of subject specialists.
Qualifications and attributes:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Enthusiasm.
- Approachable and patient nature.
- Positive, proactive and professional.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to liaise confidently with staff and students.
- Commitment to improving outcomes for students with SEND.
- Ability to contribute to the work of the SEN/Inclusion department.
- Commitment to contributing to the success of the whole College.
- Flexibility to changing situations.
- Team player.
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths.
For further details on our school, please visit Cambourne Village College and Sixth Form website.
We think you need these skills to ace Teaching Assistant - Level 1 in Cambridge
Excellent Communication Skills
Enthusiasm
Approachable Nature
Patient Nature
Positive Attitude
Professionalism
Interpersonal Skills
