Teaching Assistant

Milton Road Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Road Primary School in Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

You will provide general classroom support and care for children with higher needs, adopting a therapeutic, nurturing approach to behaviour and learning.

Term-time only, 32.5 hours per week, ASAP start; temporary position for 1 year with potential for permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young children in Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Ability to provide general classroom support and care for children with higher levels of need.
• Therapeutic and nurturing approach to supporting children and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support in Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Care and support for children with higher levels of need.

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Ascham Road

Cambridge

CB4 2BD

TEL: [phone] EMAIL: [e-mail]

Level: Level 1 Point 3

32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday), Term Time only

Required: ASAP......

Temporary Position initially for 1 year, potential for permanent

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants experienced in working with young children in our Key Stage one and Key stage two classrooms. We are looking for someone who can offer general classroom support and also care and support for children with higher levels of need.

We can offer you:

• Friendly children who are keen to learn and whom Ofsted describe as ‘polite and courteous’
• A modern, well-resourced school building
• A friendly staff team
• Supportive and committed parents
• Plenty of smiles and the occasional slice of cake

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in supporting children with higher levels of need
• Is interested in supporting children with social and emotional needs
• Has a therapeutic and nurturing approach to supporting children and behaviours
• Is an excellent classroom practitionerIs resilient, proactive, creative and enthusiasticHas high expectations for all children and for their own practiceIs able to work as part of a successful team

Milton Road is a large, two-form entry primary school in the North of Cambridge.

As a school, we are excited by the many opportunities that we already offer our children and look forward to expanding on these further as we continue on our journey of development.

Closing date: 9am Monday 21st Sep 2026

Provisional Interview dates for shortlisted candidate: week beginning 28th Sep 2026

Milton Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check.