Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Willingham Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff training

Wonderful children

Friendly staff

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing day

Cycle to work

Government Pension Scheme

Wrap around childcare

Job summary

Willingham Primary School in Cambridge is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school community. The role involves assisting class teachers to support children in class and during lunch, with term-time only hours (29.58 per week) and pro-rata salary.

The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, patience and a caring approach, with an understanding of the EYFS and primary curriculum. A DBS check and disqualification declaration are required.

Qualifications

• Has high expectations of self and others.
• Loves to work with children and have an impact on their learning.
• Has a good knowledge of child development, the EYFS and primary curriculum and how children learn.
• Is reliable, hardworking and prepared to go the ‘extra mile’ for our children.
• Wants to be part of a professional and committed staff team.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and willing to contribute to the vibrant life of our school.
• Wants to take part in training and on-going professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teachers in the classroom and during lunch periods.
• Assist with safeguarding, pupil welfare and promoting positive learning.

Skills

Love children

EYFS knowledge

Primary curriculum

Reliable

Professional development

Flexible

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Willingham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check and a disqualification declaration are required for this post. In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

Post : 29.58 hours per week

8.35am to 3.15pm with a 15-minute morning break and 30 minute lunch break

5 days a week term time only

(Actual pro-rata salary £20,111 to £20,431)

The salary is NJC 2026 SCP 5-6 (£26,427 to £26,847) fte. to be pro-rated for part time term time only working.

You will be a valuable member of the team working with the class teachers to support the children both in the class and during the lunch period. The successful applicant will need enthusiasm, patience and be caring and understanding.

We are looking for a person who:

• Has high expectations of self and others
• Loves to work with children and have an impact on their learning
• Has a good knowledge of child development, the EYFS and primary curriculum and how children learn
• Is reliable, hardworking and prepared to go the ‘extra mile’ for our children
• Wants to be part of a professional and committed staff team
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and willing to contribute to the vibrant life of our school
• Wants to take part in training and on-going professional development
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and willing to contribute to the vibrant life of our school

Benefits of working for us include:

• On-going staff training and opportunities for professional development
• Wonderful children who want to learn
• A friendly and supportive staff team
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• 1 wellbeing day a year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Government Pension Scheme.
• Use of schools wrap around childcare provision.