Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

In Toto Ed Cambridge

Belief. Resilience. Opportunity.

Start date: 27 August 2026
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Term time only

Are you someone who believes that every young person can succeed with the right support, encouragement and high expectations? Do you have the resilience, patience and determination to get stuck in and make a real difference to students who need a more personalised approach to learning?

In Toto Ed Cambridge is a registered Independent Special School with an Alternative Provision for post-16 students, supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and mental health (MH) needs. We provide a structured, supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to build confidence, develop resilience and re-engage with education.

We are looking for a committed and proactive Teaching Assistant who is willing to go above and beyond to support students both in and out of the classroom.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students access learning, develop confidence and manage their emotional and behavioural needs. You will play a key role in supporting both academic progress and personal development.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is adaptable, resilient and confident working with students who may present additional challenges.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Believes every student can achieve with the right support and high expectations

• Demonstrates resilience, patience and adaptability

• Is committed to supporting students with SEN and mental health needs

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Is a team player who contributes positively to the school community

• Is willing to get stuck in and go above and beyond for students

Experience working in education, youth work or a similar setting would be beneficial but is not essential.

Disability Confident Employer

In Toto Ed Cambridge is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

In Toto Ed Cambridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake safeguarding training and hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.

If you are a resilient and dedicated individual who wants to make a meaningful difference to young people, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Casual dress

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site gym

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

*We reserve the right to close the advert at any time