Primary Teaching Assistant

TieTalent; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,247 - 25,252; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Cambridge seeks a Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a nurturing environment. This role offers a starting salary of £500+ per week and provides opportunities for teacher training. Ideal for graduates committed to a career in Primary Education, it includes hands-on experience working alongside supportive teachers and regular CPD sessions.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a career in Primary Education.
• Ability to support EYFS, KS1, and KS2 pupils.
• Confidence in delivering 1:1 and small group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils of all abilities.
• Work closely with Qualified Primary Teachers.
• Help track pupil progress and promote social skills.

Education

Graduate with a 2:1 or above degree classification

Job description

Overview

Primary Teaching Assistant | Cambridge – Ribbons & Reeves specialise in launching the careers of aspiring Primary Teachers. We support them by helping them to secure a full academic year of classroom experience through our long-term Primary Teaching Assistant placements.

If you are a Graduate with a 2:1 or above degree classification who is committed to commencing a career within Primary Education, this Primary Teaching Assistant role will be the perfect stepping-stone for you. Starting from September and lasting for the duration of the 2025-2026 academic year, our Primary Teaching Assistant roles will allow you to get fully immersed within the day-to-day life of nurturing, inclusive Primary Schools. Learning from Outstanding Primary Teachers each and every day you will enable yourself to start your career on the front foot with a solid foundation of classroom experience under your belt. This role is available at one of our partner schools in Cambridge.

Job Summary

• Primary Teaching Assistant Cambridge


• Supporting EYFS, KS1 or KS2 pupils on a whole class, 1:1 and small group basis


• Pay: £500+ per week, paid every Friday on a PAYE basis


• Incredible opportunity for an aspiring Primary Teacher


• Teacher Training opportunities available from September 2025


• Learn by working alongside experienced and supportive Primary Teachers


• Training and Induction provided


• Regular CPD sessions available

Responsibilities

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and whole-class support for pupils of all abilities, including some pupils who have SEN. You will work very closely with Qualified Primary Teachers and confidently deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to support early learning and development. You will help track pupil progress and promote strong social and communication skills.

If you are an aspiring Primary Teacher and this Primary Teaching Assistant role sounds like the perfect way of gaining the classroom experience you have been looking for, get in contact with Harry at Ribbons & Reeves today!

About the employer

Ribbons & Reeves are Cambridge's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels to secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Primary Teaching Assistant role in Cambridge. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Primary Teaching Assistant role.

Job details

• Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom


• Seniority level: Internship


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Education and Training


• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet