Teaching Assistant

<p>Job Description</p><br>A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.<br><p>Empower Potential: Specialist Education Mentor & Assistant</p><p>Location: Meldreth, South Cambridgeshire</p><p>Investment in You: £22,996 - £25,068 (Actual salary) + Fully Funded QualificationsSchedule: Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:00) | School Holidays Off</p><p>Are you looking for a career with a soul?</p><p>Many people spend their workdays watching the clock. Here, you'll spend your day changing lives.</p><p>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.</p><p>The Role: More Than a Teaching Assistant</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Be the Bridge: Help students navigate sensory challenges and anxiety using a compassionate, person-centred approach.</li><li>Beyond the Classroom: Take learning into the community and the outdoors, helping students apply skills to the real world.</li><li>Specialist Care: Support our students' physical well-being through high-quality personal care and medical support.</li><li>Innovate: Work alongside our expert therapeutic team to find creative solutions to unique learning barriers.</li></ul><p>What You Bring (Even if you don't have the experience yet)</p><p>We hire for attitude and train for skill. We want people who are:</p><ul><li>Naturally Compassionate: You lead with kindness and respect.</li><li>Future-Focused: You see a student's strengths before you see their diagnosis.</li><li>Eager to Learn: You want a career, not just a job. We will pay for your professional training and formal qualifications from day one.</li><li>Grounded: You can stay calm and proactive when things get challenging.</li><li>Qualified: You must have Level 2 (Grade C/4) Maths and English.</li></ul><p>Why This Path?</p><p>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.</p><p>Start Your Journey</p><p>Ready to do something that matters? For an informal chat about joining our team, contact Paul Hirchfield:</p><p>Call:</p><p>Email:</p><p>Note:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xwzovoh All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.</p>