Teaching Assistant to support students with ASD (in the resourced provision) - 1 year fixed term contract at Cumberland Community School

Skills

Job Specifications

New

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CCS/43558

Location

Oban Close, London, Greater London, E13 8SJ

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£22,381.00 - £23,022.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 23rd Mar, 2026

Start Date

September 2025

Positions Available

1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be shortlisted on a rolling basis

Interview Date(s) To be shortlisted on a rolling basis

Share

About This Role

Job overview

We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ASD in our resourced provision. You will able to manage a varied workload and be able to learn new skills effectively. You will also be a team player who is committed to providing the highest levels of service.

Cumberland Community School is part of Community Schools Trust. We serve a wonderfully diverse community, many of whom face challenges through no fault of their own. It is for this reason we want to level the playing field for all of our students, regardless of their background, by providing a world class education.

We care about outcomes. We know good grades lift life chances and impact health, wealth and even mortality. We know that teachers have the greatest impact on pupil outcomes and so we take professional development seriously, whatever our role in the school. Whether we have taught for two months, two years or twenty years, we believe in our capacity to always improve in the classroom.

Our professional development provision is fundamental to our commitment to improve. We invest in our own and each others’ development and use principles of instructional coaching to provide feedback to each other. Our training involves deliberate practice, video models of excellent practice and lots of fun! The desire to improve a little bit everyday permeates the culture in our school.

Our approach to teaching is evidence informed. We avoid ‘discovery learning’ methods and instead, we teach explicitly. Our teachers are experts in the classroom and lead from the front. We focus on perfecting routines for behaviour, like entry into lessons and transitions between tasks so that we can maximise time spent on learning. We have excellent behaviour systems which mean teachers can focus on what we love doing most - teaching!

As well as excellent outcomes, we want our students to be well rounded individuals who will thrive beyond school years; that’s why we deliberately teach prosocial behaviours like making eye contact when greeted, listening attentively and showing gratitude. We know these skills will set all of our students up for life, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

When students fall behind, our teachers run interventions outside of their lessons. We provide an extra session after school for all year 11 students so their families don't have to worry about paying for a tutor. Teachers work hard here. Our students deserve nothing less and we expect the highest of standards from them because we know they are capable of achieving them.

But we invest in working smart too: we have a 3 week Christmas holiday, no retrospective book marking, no student report writing and a 4 and half day week.

We recognise talent and impact. There are lots of opportunities for promotions within the school and Community Schools Trust. Our staff body at all levels is a true reflection of the makeup of the community we serve - we are proud of this and welcome anyone who will add value to our wonderful school community.

We recognise talent and impact at CCS. There are lots of opportunities for promotions within the school and Community Schools Trust. Our staff body at all levels is a true reflection of the makeup of the community we serve - we are proud of this and welcome anyone who will add value to our wonderful school community.

Applications are to be considered on a rolling basis. Please apply today!

The Community Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Cumberland Community School Safeguarding Policy

Related Documents

-Teaching Assistant (SEN Depar...pdf

Contact Details

Cumberland.Recruitment@cumberlandcst.org

02074740231

Cumberland.Recruitment@cumberlandcst.org

Cumberland Community School Would Like All Candidates To Answer Specific Questions For The Personal Statement Section. For Reference, Here Is a Preview Of The Questions/headings

Do you have a teaching assistant qualification?

Share

Cumberland Community School

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

+−

Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap

Oban Close, London

Greater London

E13 8SJ

02074740231

contact@cumberlandcst.org

https://www.cumb

About the Company

Haggerston School is a thriving community based school with an exciting future. In our pursuit for excellence, we are determined to provide the highest quality of learning experiences and highest standards of achievement for everyone in the local community. Our students benefit from highly qualified, hard working and committed staff who provide challenging learning across a wide range of needs: academic, vocational enrichment and personal development. We value and celebrate the successes of our students and provide a caring... Know more

Related Jobs

Company Name

Horizon Care & Education

Job Title

SEN Teaching Assistant (Bushbury School - Wolverhampton)

Wolverhampton, United kingdom

On site

Freelance

29-01-2026

Company Name

Outcomes First Group

Job Title

Student Support Mentor

Oakham, United kingdom

On site

Internship

28-01-2026