Teaching Assistants

Position: Teaching Assistants needed
Teaching Assistants — Primary (Cambridge)

Contract:

Temp to long-term/permanent potential

Hours:

Mon–Fri, 8:30–3:30 (full-time & part-time available)
Start:
Ongoing

The Role

Support pupils across primary year groups in welcoming, well-resourced schools in Cambridge and surrounding towns & villages. Posts include 1:1 support and general classroom TA work—both in class and, at times, outside.

You will:

Assist with learning activities and classroom routines

Adapt support for pupils with varying needs and abilities

Promote positive behaviour and safeguarding at all times

Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff

About You

Experience:

6+ months in a school or similar educational setting within the last 3 years

Qualification:

TA qualification desirable (not essential)

Safeguarding:
Willing to complete interview/reference checks and hold (or obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Why Teaching Personnel?

Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE

Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to criteria)

Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)

Full AWR compliance (fair pay & conditions)

Free CPD:
Team Teach, safeguarding updates, webinars

Referral bonuses

A dedicated consultant for ongoing support

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

Please apply via this website with your up-to-date CV and contact details.
For an informal chat:
Alexi Botham
 (phone number removed)
✉ alexi

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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