Teaching Assistant Level 2

Sawston Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BP

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only). The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:15–15:15, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583 to £25,989
• Pay scale: Cambridgeshire Scale 3, point 5-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Anglian Learning is pleased to share with you an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join the SEND team at Sawston Village College.

Working as part of our friendly and experienced SEND team, you will play an important role in providing targeted support for pupils who may have SEND or another identified vulnerability, helping them to access learning, make progress and achieve their potential. You will support pupils both within mainstream classrooms and through our Compass House inclusion provision, building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers and contributing positively to the wider life of the College.

This role is open for flexible working discussions.

The successful candidate will:

• have experience of working with young people in an educational or similar setting
• be enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils with SEND and other identified vulnerabilities
• be able to build positive and effective relationships with young people
• be adaptable, highly motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team
• have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection

As an employee of Anglian Learning, you would benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack.

*Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or bein the process of obtainingthis, as proof of right to work will berequiredduring the recruitment process.

If working for an organisation that strives to have a long-lasting positive impact on its pupils and local community sounds appealing then we want to hear from you!

For further information about the role requirements, our Trust and school, please see the attached documentation.

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We value diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to working with applicants and existing staff to explore ways in which we can remove barriers to support everyone to fulfil their potential. If you would benefit from adjustments in order to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please get in contact to discuss options.

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre-employment checks including but not limited to checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online presence check prior to interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - SVC Recruitment Pack - September 2026.pdf - 3.4 MB (opens in new tab)

About Sawston Village College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sawston Village College website
• Email address: peopleservices@anglianlearning.org
• Phone number: 01223712 777
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sawston-village-college-cambridge

Thank you very much for your interest in a position at Sawston Village College. We hope the information in this pack will encourage you to apply.
Sawston Village College is a highly successful and welcoming 11–16 academy where pupils are treated with respect and held in positive regard. Named the State 11–16 Secondary School of the Year in The Sunday Times Parent Power list (The Sunday Times, 8 December 2024), we have high expectations and standards and are ambitious for our learners. We work collaboratively to provide an inclusive, safe and calm learning environment in which all pupils can thrive. We have an inspiring and evolving campus with a brand new building opening in 2027.
Our focus is the achievement and wellbeing of our 1,198 pupils within a culture based on community, ambition, respect and endeavour. In 2025, the College achieved outcomes above national averages, including 61% gaining grade 5+ in English and Maths, 37% at grade 7 or above across all subjects and a high Attainment 8 score, enabling pupils to progress successfully to their preferred post-16 pathways.
This success is based on a firm belief that all pupils, whatever their background or ability, deserve to succeed. We are determined to recruit, develop and retain excellent staff through high-quality professional development and a caring, supportive culture. As noted by our Ofsted report in May 2023, Sawston Village College is a highly professional and friendly, caring and enjoyable place in which to work and teach.

Thank you, in anticipation, for the time you will give to your application.

Mr Jonathan Russell
Principal

Arranging a visit to Sawston Village College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleservices@anglianlearning.org.

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