Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals to join our Inclusion Faculty – a therapeutic and evolving provision focused on supporting the diverse and ever-changing needs of our learners. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to develop innovative approaches that remove barriers to learning, nurture emotional well-being and unlock each student’s potential. If you have practical skills or relevant qualifications, whether in creative arts, vocational training, outdoor learning or therapeutic approaches, we would welcome the opportunity to grow our offer with you. Applicants will also be required to support the Inclusion Faculty with a range of administrative tasks.

At The Netherhall School and The Oakes College, our Teaching Assistants are known as Learning Link Mentors (LLMs). The title reflects the wider, relational nature of the role. LLMs are not simply classroom support staff, but trusted adults who help create the link between the learner, their curriculum, their family and the wider school community. They support students to develop confidence, independence and engagement with learning through mentoring, check-ins, responsive support and structured interventions, while working closely with teaching staff, families and the Inclusion Team. The role may also include supporting intervention programmes, preparing resources, recording and sharing relevant information, and completing agreed administrative tasks that contribute to the effective running of the Inclusion Faculty.

Vibrant working environment

Our central belief is that great schools recruit and retain great teachers and leaders. You will be joining an ambitious, vibrant and supportive working environment. You will be working with outstanding colleagues who are passionate about their subject specialism and pedagogy, who show extraordinary commitment and dedication to the young people in their care, and who are hugely supportive of each other.

We offer

• A successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with a flourishing Sixth Form
• Impressive subject facilities
• A vibrant, supportive community with friendly colleagues and students
• Situated in Cambridge – a centre of excellence
• Cross-trust developmental opportunities This is an exciting time to consider joining our outstanding learning community and we look forward to receiving your application.

We are happy to discuss flexible working patterns and hours with suitable candidates, subject to the operational needs of the school.

What the school offers its staff

As part of Anglian Learning, employees can benefit from

• CARE pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• Free membership of Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Eye care and annual flu vaccination vouchers
• 20% discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education courses
• Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card shopping discounts
• Professional development, coaching and career development opportunities across the Trust

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.