Teaching assistant

Location

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Contract

Full Time, Term Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Salary

£21,782.64 per annum

Closing Date

Thursday 31 July 2025

Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time, permanent position
Salary Details: £21,782.64 per annum

Are you passionate about supporting and unlocking creativity? Are you committed to making an impact and supporting every child to succeed? If the answer is YES, this is a real opportunity to join our team at Home Tree School to be part of a passionate team, making an impact in students' lives.

Class sizes are no more than 5 students.

An understanding of mental health and/or experience of working with children/young people with additional needs is an advantage.

The School

Cambian Home Tree School is an independent DfE-registered, co-educational day school which specialises in accommodating students who have Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. The school typically caters for up to 20 students aged between 12-18 years, with each classroom featuring different learning environments for alternative ways of learning. Individually tailored educational pathways are created to meet each student's needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, You Will


* Supervise and support students in both the classroom and off-site in the community.
* Assist the teacher in planning learning activities.
* Build and maintain positive professional relationships with staff and young people.
* Encourage and motivate students to learn and develop.
* Demonstrate good communication skills, including the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly.
* Support students in small groups and on a 1-2-1 basis.
* Help students participate in learning activities by providing appropriate support for their specific difficulties.
* Produce legible, accurate, and prompt written reports/records.
* Assist students in accessing the national curriculum, including developing their literacy and numeracy skills.
We Are Looking For a Teaching Assistant Who Is

* Committed to providing educational guidance and support to our young people.
* Positive in assisting teaching staff in lesson delivery.
* Passionate about improving the lives of others.
* A positive and consistent role model.
* Innovative, engaging, enthusiastic, and inspirational.
* A creative thinker and implementer.
* An excellent communicator and team player.
* Seeking career development and training.
Why Work For Us

* Competitive salary.
* Opportunity for career progression.
* Training opportunities, either face-to-face or online.
* Focus on wellbeing — your wellbeing matters, and we are committed to supporting you.
* Supportive management and senior leaders.
* Full induction, paid DBS, friendly family atmosphere, and opportunities for growth with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.
Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is 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.

Note: Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safeguarding checks, based solely on suitability to work with children. These searches will be conducted by a designated person not involved in the appointment process, and information will only be shared if relevant and of concern.

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