We currently have a vacancy for a highly experienced Teaching Assistant who is able to engage and support vulnerable and challenging children. You will be relentless in supporting our students to achieve a high standard of attainment throughout their time with the school and in preparing the students for their next steps. You must be flexible, innovative and responsive, able to work effectively with our teachers to identify every opportunity to help our children and young people develop their skills and confidence, both academically and personally.
Who we are:
Cambian Wisbech School is an independent, DfE-registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 40 students, aged 7-17 years. At Cambian Wisbech School, we aim to re-engage learners with their education and to replace feelings of failure and frustration with a sense of belonging and feelings of success.
The ideal candidate will:
* Have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in people’s lives.
* Bring positive commitment to young people and have an awareness of their issues, as the young people you will be working with have behavioural problems and have experienced trauma.
* Be punctual and flexible.
* Be well-organised, adaptable, and practical.
* Able to work under pressure, sometimes in stressful and challenging situations.
* Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
Why work for us:
* Opportunity to progress in your career.
* Training opportunities either face to face or online.
* Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
* You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in this role.
* Supportive management and senior leads.
* We offer full induction, paid for DBS, a friendly family atmosphere, and the opportunity to progress 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.
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