Specialist Teaching Assistant

LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT 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:              Fixed term for 1 year, Term-time + 5 training days Start date:            September 2026 Cambridge Park Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and suitably qualified Teaching Assistant to join our committed and supportive team. You will be working with children and young people aged 3–19 who have a wide range of learning needs, helping them to thrive both academically and socially. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in supporting learners with diverse abilities and disabilities and will be willing to work across all age groups within the school. Previous experience supporting children with learning disabilities is highly desirable, as is a strong understanding of relevant strategies and approaches. A commitment to inclusive practice, flexibility, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff are essential. 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 AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER: • Commit