Location Yeovil Contract Term Time Role Type Permanent Working hours per week 40 Salary £22,585.44 Closing Date Wednesday 21 January 2026 Role: Teaching Assistant Location: Lufton College, Yeovil, Somerset Salary: £22,585.44 – Term Time Only Hours: 40 per week Make a Difference Every Day At Cambian Lufton College, we are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our vision, who is passionate about education and committed to fostering independence and a passion for lifelong learning. Working as part of a committed team, we need someone who can cater for the diverse needs of our students. What You’ll Do Support the delivery of the curriculum, by supporting a specific curriculum area and Tutor Provide in session support to engage and progress learning for students as a support for the Tutor 1:1 support in the specified curriculum area, supporting the Tutor with resources, session delivery and planning. You Should Be Friendly, positive. Empowering, innovative and person-centered in your approach. Passionate About Improving The Lives Of Others Engaging, enthusiastic and inspirational Positive and consistent role model to others A creative thinker and implementer An excellent communicator and team player Seeking career development and training Looking to develop expertise in special educational needs and Autism. Pay & Benefits Competitive rate of pay Apprenticeship opportunities Career Development: Fully funded NVQs (Levels 3-5) and internal promotion opportunities 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (7.4 weeks unpaid for term time employees) Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 years Support: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation Work with a supportive team Long service awards Your Next Steps Join us in transforming lives. Apply now and make a real difference every day. Safeguarding Statement We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Job Description Job_Description_Teaching_Asssistant_2022.docx