Foreign Language Assistant (German) at Swavesey Village College

About this Role

Vacancy for Foreign Language Assistant (German)

Salary: Grade 5, Points 5 - 7

Hours: 8 per week

This is a role with an opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of our pupils, working to provide one-to-one and group support and teaching. You will be adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn, being fun and creative in your approach and adaptable to childrens needs.

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children's learning!
• Provide valuable support by liaising with specialist services on behalf of students.
• A job that is fun, flexible, creative and will make you smile!
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children's learning and the curriculum.
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching!
• Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life.

The ideal candidate:

• Will possess GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent.
• Level 2 or above teaching assistant qualification or willingness to work towards this,
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team.
• Can be adaptable, take on board new ideas and think on their feet!
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About Swavesey Village College -

Swavesey Village College was judged to be Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024. Ofsted report that 'Swavesey Village College is a welcoming, inclusive school with high ambitions for all', and that 'Leaders have created a vibrant, successful school where all are welcome and all can succeed'. Moreover, they feel 'The curriculum for personal development is exemplary'. The achievements of our students are remarkable, both academically in examination success, and across an incredibly wide range of sports, arts and other co-curricular areas.

Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives, however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust - Meridian Trust.

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/ .

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 29th June 2026 9am

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.