Teaching Assistant

Job description

Location: Meldreth, South Cambridgeshire

Investment in You: £22,996 - £25,068 (Actual salary) + Fully Funded QualificationsSchedule: Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:00) | School Holidays Off

Many people spend their workdays watching the clock. Here, you'll spend your day changing lives.

We are looking for empathetic, "big-picture" thinkers to join our NAS-accredited specialist school. We support incredible young people (ages 6-19) who face significant hurdles-from Autism and ADHD to complex medical and physical needs. Our mission isn't just to teach; it's to build the confidence, life skills, and independence these students need to thrive as adults.

This is a multi-faceted role for someone who wants to be more than a face in a classroom. You will be a mentor, a protector, and a champion for your students.

• Be the Bridge: Help students navigate sensory challenges and anxiety using a compassionate, person-centred approach.

• Beyond the Classroom: Take learning into the community and the outdoors, helping students apply skills to the real world.

• Specialist Care: Support our students' physical well-being through high-quality personal care and medical support.

• Innovate: Work alongside our expert therapeutic team to find creative solutions to unique learning barriers.

We hire for attitude and train for skill. We want people who are:

• Naturally Compassionate: You lead with kindness and respect.

• Future-Focused: You see a student's strengths before you see their diagnosis.

• Eager to Learn: You want a career, not just a job. We will pay for your professional training and formal qualifications from day one.

• Grounded: You can stay calm and proactive when things get challenging.

• Qualified: You must have Level 2 (Grade C/4) Maths and English.

If you are tired of the corporate ladder or looking for a meaningful way to use your degree, this role offers a clear sense of purpose. You'll work in a world-class facility with a supportive team that feels like a community. Plus, with term-time-only hours, you get the school holidays to recharge.

Ready to do something that matters? For an informal chat about joining our team, contact Paul Hirchfield:

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Note:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Royston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £22,996 and £25,068 Per Month

Published at

10-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English