Teaching Assistant

Employer
Cambian - Walnut Tree School
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Salary
£22,674.64 per annum
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
1st May 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1543649
Job Reference
SYS-24057
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Contract Length: permanent
  • Job ID: 1543649

Wilden, Bedfordshire

40 hours per week, term-time, permanent role

Salary: £22,674.64 per annum

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives?

Cambian Walnut Tree school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and help students thrive both academically and socially.

The school:

Walnut Tree School is an independent co-educational day school for students aged 7-19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The school delivers full time education and covers both academic and vocational subjects in line with national benchmarks. We deliver differentiated teaching and learning activities within small groups in a purpose-built school environment.

What you will be doing:

  • Supporting students learning and social development inside and outside the classroom.
  • Working 1:1 or 2:1 with students who need extra support.
  • Helping to set up engaging activities tailored to each student’s needs.
  • Supporting teachers to create a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom environment.
  • Reacting to classroom situations with calm, constructive, and professional guidance.

Why join us?

  • Competitive salary and opportunities to grow in your career.
  • Training and development – online or in person.
  • Wellbeing-focused workplace – your wellbeing matters.
  • Be part of a dedicated team with clear guidance and mentorship.
  • Enjoy a friendly, family-like atmosphere with supportive management.
  • Full induction, paid DBS, and the chance to progress with one of the UK’s.
  • Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Cambian Walnut Tree School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Cambian - Walnut Tree School

Cambian - Walnut Tree School

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