At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils' learning and wellbeing in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Company: CAST, a specialist science academy focused on empowering young people.
- Benefits: Paid internship with hands-on experience and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive community with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable skills for your future.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, caring, and ready to learn about supporting children.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Role
Are you interested in working with children and gaining hands-on experience in a school environment? We are offering an exciting Teaching Assistant Intern opportunity for individuals looking to take their first steps into education. This 6-week paid internship will give you practical classroom experience, supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and inclusion, while working closely with experienced teaching staff. You’ll play an important role in helping to create a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Support pupils’ learning through planned classroom activities
- Work with individual pupils or small groups to help them understand and complete tasks
- Provide support for pupils with additional needs, including SEND and English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Assist with pupils’ emotional and physical care when required
- Help promote inclusion so all pupils feel involved and supported
- Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities
- Prepare classroom resources and learning materials
- Encourage the use of ICT to enhance learning
- Assist with behaviour support and maintaining a calm learning environment
- Contribute to basic observations and records on pupil progress
- Support the preparation of the classroom and learning spaces
- Assist with school events, activities and celebrations
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers
Qualifications
- Caring, patient and enthusiastic about supporting children
- Willing to learn and take direction from teaching staff
- Able to build positive relationships with children and adults
- Committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment
Internship Eligibility (Essential)
To apply, you must:
- Live in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough
- Be 18+ (no upper age limit)
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Not currently in education, employment or training
Unfortunately, if you do not meet all of the above criteria, you will not be eligible for this internship.
What You’ll Gain
The internship offers hands-on experience working in a school setting, insight into a career in education or child development, on-the-job learning and training, and the opportunity to build confidence, skills and workplace experience. You’ll be part of a friendly, professional and supportive environment to help you take your next steps into work.
Safeguarding
This role is subject to safeguarding requirements. You will be expected to follow all safeguarding, data protection, health and safety policies and attend relevant training.
About CAST
CAST is an inspiring, specialist science academy for young people aged 13-19 years old. As part of United Learning we seek to bring out 'the best in everyone'. We equip our students with the ‘powerful knowledge’ they need to make a success of their lives and the character to become resilient in overcoming obstacles; to responsibly manage themselves; to work independently on things which challenge them and to work with others.
The college offers GCSE, A level and T level courses, along with unique opportunities to learn from working scientists, technologists and engineers. Students work in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities. Learning occurs in innovative and exciting ways, supported by CAST’s unique partnerships with business. CAST therefore gives students a head start into their future careers. Consequently, student results are strong, and students achieved well above national averages in STEM subjects.
We instil a workplace ethos, with a positive impact recognised by Ofsted who stated that ‘the excellent behaviour of students in lessons and around college creates an environment in which it is a joy to teach and study.’ Staff feedback demonstrates to us that CAST is a great community to work in, with a supportive and collaborative culture that is highly valued. Staff have eight training and marking days built into the academic year. There are numerous internal and external development opportunities available to all staff.
Contact Details:
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Recruitment Team
