Specialist Teaching Assistant

LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT x2 VACANCIES
CAMBRIDGE PARK ACADEMY

Scale point:             3
Salary:                      £24,796 Full-time equivalent, £18,713 Actual salary
Hours of work:        32.5/week, Mon 8.40am - 4.30pm, Tues/Weds/Fri 8.40am - 3.10pm,  Thurs 8.40am - 4.20pm                     
Contract:                  Permanent, Term-time + 5 training days
Start date:                September 2026

Cambridge Park Academy is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified candidate to join our dedicated team of Teaching Assistants, supporting children and young people aged 3–19 with a diverse range of learning needs.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting children with a variety of abilities and disabilities and be prepared to work across all age groups within the school.

Previous experience working with children with learning disabilities, along with relevant knowledge and skills, would be advantageous.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Supervises and provides specialist support for individuals with SEN, disabilities, personal and health needs, EAL, etc. ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

• Support pupils in implementing their own personal care programmes, providing extra support for those unable to be independent with social, welfare, care and health matters, including toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility, use of personal/learning aides, etc

• Prepares, maintains and uses resources to meet the lesson plans/learning activity and assists learners in their use.

• Promotes good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with school procedures, encouraging learners to take responsibility for their own behaviour 

• Develops displays within and outside the classroom

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience of working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults in a learning environment who have multiple and complex Special Educational Needs

• An understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding

• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning

• Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills

• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people

If you believe you are the right person for the job, then we would love to hear from you.

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.

• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our 'fast apply' application form to apply for this vacancy. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications:     8am, Friday 3 July 2026

Interview date:                                                   TBC

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring to make an appointment.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Sue Bates.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory guidance KCSIE, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.