Teaching Assistant

Anglian Learning; Sawston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Learning is seeking a focused Teaching Assistant to join The Icknield Primary School. You will support pupils’ learning and development, helping to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Working with the teaching team, you will support individuals and small groups, including those with additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop independence. Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths, be enthusiastic, and committed to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people in a school or similar setting.
• GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent in English and maths.
• Good literacy, numeracy and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development in a classroom setting.
• Assist individuals and small groups to access the curriculum.
• Promote safeguarding and pupils' wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with children

GCSE English & Maths

Literacy & numeracy

Organizational skills

Safeguarding & inclusion

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Anglian Learning - Transforming Education Together

Teaching Assistant

Salary:

Cambridgeshire Scale 3, point 5-6, £25,583 to £25,989 FTE (pro-rata based on weeks worked)

This post is advertised at the pre 2026/27 pay award salary rate. The successful candidate’s salary will be adjusted in line with the agreed 2026/27 pay award once implemented.

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full-time, 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only). The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Expected Start Date:

To be confirmed, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks

Interview Date:

Monday, 9th November 2026

Please note we reserve the right to interview prior to the advertised closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Role overview:

Anglian Learning is pleased to share with you an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join the team at The Icknield Primary School.

Working alongside our teaching team, you will play an important role in supporting pupils’ learning and development, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive. You will provide support to individual pupils and small groups, including those with additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum, develop independence and achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children or young people in a school or similar educational setting.
• Hold GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent in English and maths.
• Have good literacy, numeracy and organizational skills.
• Be enthusiastic, positive and committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Be able to build supportive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting pupils’ wellbeing.

As an employee of Anglian Learning, you would benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack on our website.

Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.

If working for an organisation that strives to have a long-lasting positive impact on its pupils and local community sounds appealing then we want to hear from you!

For further information about the role requirements, our Trust and school, please see the attached documentation.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to working with applicants and existing staff to explore ways in which we can remove barriers to support everyone to fulfil their potential.

If you would benefit from adjustments in order to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please get in contact to discuss options.

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre-employment checks including but not limited to checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online presence check prior to interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org