Teaching Assistants – Level 1
About the role
Join the “Comprehensive School of the Year east Anglia” 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading comprehensive schools. We are looking to recruit outstanding and passionate Level 1 Teaching Assistants to work in our exceptional SEND department with our wonderful students. At IVC, inclusion is at the heart of our ethos and we have a large and highly regarded SEND Faculty with approximately thirty Teaching Assistants. We have students aged 11‑18 with a wide range of needs, some of which are very complex, including over 110 students with EHCPs. We also have an Enhanced Resource unit for young people with complex cognition and learning needs. We are fiercely proud of our commitment to inclusion and can offer a truly unique experience for those looking to develop their expertise within SEND. Our students access bespoke provision, with a mixture of small group and individual intervention, as well as fully participating in a mainstream education, regardless of their needs. We are also working closely with the Cavendish School, which will provide further opportunities for training and development.
Responsibilities
- Support students with SEND in lessons and during unstructured times to ensure they meet their full potential.
- Enable students to become independent learners and make progress.
- Share expert knowledge and experience through training and CPD sessions for other teaching assistants and teachers.
Requirements
- Level 1 Teaching Assistant (or equivalent) qualification/experience.
- Outstanding and passionate about working with SEND students.
Skills
- Ability to support SEND students in mainstream and intervention settings.
- Skill in fostering independent learning and progress.
- Capability to deliver training and CPD sessions to colleagues.