Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Cambridge is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support partner primary schools. Roles offer day-to-day supply, long-term placements and temporary-to-permanent opportunities with a daily pay of £95–£120. Flexible options across Cambridge schools.

You will assist teachers, prepare resources, support individual pupils and groups, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are important.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children to achieve potential.
• Positive, patient and proactive approach to working with pupils.
• Ability to adapt to different schools, year groups and classroom environments.
• Previous experience with children or in education is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and compliance checks.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including setting up and organising resources.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to provide targeted learning support.
• Support pupils with reading, writing, Maths and other areas of the curriculum.
• Help pupils remain engaged, motivated and confident in their learning.
• Provide additional support to pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime where required.
• Support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals.
• Participate in relevant training and CPD opportunities to support your professional development.

Skills

Passion for helping children

Positive, patient and proactive

Adaptability to different schools

Strong communication and teamwork

Safeguarding compliance willingness

DBS update service willingness

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Cambridge

Full-time and Part-time Positions Available
Pay: £95–£120 per day

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support our partner primary schools across Cambridge. This role offers excellent flexibility, with opportunities for day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and temporary-to-permanent positions within a range of primary school settings.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective learning activities.

• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including setting up and organising resources.

• Work with individual pupils and small groups to provide targeted learning support.

• Support pupils with reading, writing, Maths and other areas of the curriculum.

• Help pupils remain engaged, motivated and confident in their learning.

• Provide additional support to pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND where required.

• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime where required.

• Support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals.

• Participate in relevant training and CPD opportunities to support your professional development.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their potential.

• A positive, patient and proactive approach to working with pupils.

• The ability to adapt to different schools, year groups and classroom environments.

• Previous experience working with children or within an educational setting is desirable but not essential.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and compliance checks.

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously and carry out comprehensive vetting and referencing for all registered staff.