Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Mental and Physical Health support)

30 hours per week, term time only

About Pilgrim Pathways School

Pilgrim Pathways School is an outstanding alternative provision for 4–18 year olds, operating across four centres on two hospital sites:

•        Darwin Learning Centre – education for young people (13–17) in a Tier 4 adolescent psychiatric unit.
•        Beacon Learning Centre – education for young people (12–18) in a specialist eating disorders unit.
•        Addenbrooke’s Hospital Education Team – education for children and young people (4–18) with physical health conditions.
•        Home Treatment Team – education for students unable to attend school in the community, referred via the Home Treatment Team.

The school is currently expanding, including developing provision for the New Children’s Hospital at Addenbrooke’s and strengthening our outreach service.

We are seeking someone who:

•        Is ambitious about the progress young people can make and committed to high-quality teaching.
•        Has a passion for education and reintegration into school or training.
•        Understands the needs of young people with mental and physical health difficulties and SEND, with experience supporting them.
•        Can contribute to EHCPs, safety plans, reintegration plans, and Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycles.
•        Delivers evidence-based interventions and supports transitions back into education.
•        Respects the holistic nature of education and nurtures individual talents.
•        Is imaginative, innovative, and keen to create inspiring learning opportunities.
•        Has excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire.
•        Understands mental health and associated behaviours.
•        Maintains accurate electronic records in line with safeguarding, data protection, and school standards.
•        Engages with outcome measures and contributes to school data systems.
•        Is committed to professional development and keeping up to date with educational practice.

What We Offer

•        A unique educational setting within hospital and community contexts.
•        A supportive multi-disciplinary team of therapy staff, medical staff, and teachers.
•        A strong commitment to CPD and professional growth.
•        Collaborative planning with shared resources.
•        A small, friendly team where you can make a real impact.
•        Supportive leadership and management committee.
•        Generous non-contact time to support work-life balance.
•        Opportunities to work with high-achieving students in small groups.
•        Enhanced DBS, cycle-to-work scheme, and ample on-site parking in a village location close to amenities.

For questions or to discuss the role, please visit www.pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk or contact Head Teacher Nadine Gooding-Hébert via head@pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk, cc office@pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk.

Pilgrim Pathways reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

Pilgrim Pathways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date:     1^st December 2025         

Interviews:        Week Commencing 1^st December 2025