Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3)

Earith Primary School; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Earith Primary School in Cambridgeshire is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to help pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The role offers opportunities to work with teachers to deliver high-quality learning support and encourage independence.

We welcome Level 3 TA candidates with relevant experience and also consider experienced Level 2 TAs ready to make a meaningful contribution within our Active Learning Trust community.

Qualifications

• Preferred Level 3 TA with relevant experience
• Level 2 TA applications welcome with meaningful contribution
• Caring and committed approach to helping children

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning through planned interventions, group work and individual pupil support.
• Promote inclusion, independence and positive engagement for all learners.
• Work closely with teachers to monitor progress, provide feedback and adapt support as needed.
• Contribute to pupils' wellbeing, personal development and positive behaviour.
• Build effective relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals to support pupil success.

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Location: Earith Primary School, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Contract: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, fixed-term until 31.08.2027

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30

Actual salary (Level 2 TA): ALT Grade D - £19,261.02 - £19,718.61

Actual salary (Level 3 TA): ALT Grade E - £19,875.05 - £20,678.57

Support learning. Build confidence. Make a lasting difference.

At Earith Primary School, we are looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to help every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally. As part of our warm and inclusive primary school community in Cambridgeshire, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality learning support, encourage independence and help pupils overcome barriers to success.

We are ideally seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant with relevant experience, but would also welcome applications from experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistants who are ready to make a meaningful contribution.

As part of the Active Learning Trust, you'll join a people-first organisation that values collaboration, development and excellence for every child.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning through planned interventions, group work and individual pupil support.
• Promote inclusion, independence and positive engagement for all learners, including those with additional needs.
• Work closely with teachers to monitor progress, provide feedback and adapt support where needed.
• Contribute to pupils' wellbeing, personal development and positive behaviour.
• Build effective relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals to support pupil success.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Thomas Abbs, Headteacher, at: [e-mail]

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.