Teaching Assistants
Job Description
Grade: C Actual Pay: £17,319- £17,874 (£25,583–£26,403 FTE)
Contract:Permanent, term-time (39 weeks per year)
Hours:29.25 hours per week. Monday: 9:15 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday–Friday: 9:15 am – 3:30pm
Start Date: January 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for Teaching Assistants to join Cann Bridge, a special school for learners aged 4-19 with severe learning difficulties. Our school values reflect being aspirational, learner-focused, collaborative &progressive.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting learners with special educational needs, both inside and outside the classroom. Your responsibilities will include implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and personalised learning strategies, collaborating with teachers and professionals, assisting with personal care tasks, and helping learners develop social and emotional skills.
Cann Bridge School is seeking candidates who are eager to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become excellent Teaching Assistants. An appropriate Level 2 qualification is desirable, but we also welcome candidates who are willing to work towards this qualification during their probationary period. We offer a comprehensive induction program, continuous professional development opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression. We are looking for individuals who are calm, patient, have a good sense of humour, and are committed to their own professional development.
The'Fluency Duty’ applies to this post, and therefore the successful candidate would have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
For the Candidate Information Pack and to apply, please go to our website: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk/about-us/vacancies-volunteers.
For any questions or to arrange a visit, please get in touch.
Application Deadline: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Interviews: Friday 28th November 2025
Please find a link to our school safeguarding page Safeguarding |Cann Bridge School
Our policies and staff code of conduct can be found here Policies& Procedures | Cann Bridge School
