Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Secondary
Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary (FTE): ALT Grade C -£24,796.00 to £25,185.00
Actual Salary: ALT Grade C -£18,650.78 to £18,943.38
Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025, Midday
Start Date: September 2025
Are you passionate about supporting students' learning? Do you have the skills to help pupils reach their full potential? If so, we would love to hear from you!About us: Cromwell Community College is a popular, oversubscribed and successful school. We are the first all-through (4-18) school in Cambridgeshire. It is our mission to ensure that all pupils access a curriculum which is relevant and ambitious throughout their journey at Cromwell.
We have a vibrant learning community enabling students to flourish academically and socially. Our central ethos of care, respect for the needs of others, courtesy and a warm community feel provides an atmosphere where our students can make the very best of their talents to achieve success and are inspired to fulfil their potential.
About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to work with pupils alongside classroom teachers in supporting learners with special educational needs to access the curriculum. This includes assuming the role of keyworker for students with EHCPs, supporting students individually and within group settings and promoting the inclusion of all.
Working pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 term-time, plus 5 training days
The Ideal Candidate: You will need to be well organised, able to work in a team and using your own initiative.
Experience of working with school aged students, in a professional setting, is desirable.
Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and to work in a forward-thinking academy with a commitment to inclusion and development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and enhance your career development through a wealth of CPD opportunities
- Join a friendly, dedicated and experienced team
- Vivup Benefit System
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Local Government Pensions Scheme
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Caroline Buckle, HR Manager - cbuckle@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.