Teaching Assistant (SEN/General) Part Time, Permanent Contract.

Bourn CofE Primary Academy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,583 - 25,989; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work‑life balance

Regular professional development

Friendly supportive team of staff and

Polite, friendly pupils and supportive

Job summary

Bourn Primary Academy in Cambridgeshire is hiring a part‑time Teaching Assistant to support children across Early Years, KS1 and KS2. The role runs 8.30 am–12 pm, with a Midday Supervisor duty (3 hours per week) during term time. The successful candidate will be calm, patient, and able to work with children with additional needs.

Applications via My New Term are encouraged. Visits to the school are welcomed; safeguarding checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years and KS1/KS2 work with children.
• 1-1 support with children with additional needs (ADHD/ ASD).
• Calm, sensitive and understanding approach.
• Optimistic, creative, problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils and adults.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes and promoting school ethos.

Skills

1-1 support with SEN

Calm and patient

ADHD/ASD awareness

Creative problem solving

Relationship building

Lead class sessions

Job description

Are you a Teaching Assistant who is calm, patient and loves a challenge?

At Bourn Primary Academy, we firmly believe that with the right support we are all capable of achieving great things. We are committed to supporting our staff in developing their knowledge and skills so they in turn are able to provide our children with the best education possible.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children in Early Years and both KS1 and KS2.

Benefits

• A genuine commitment to a healthy and sustainable work‑life balance
• Regular, high quality professional development
• A friendly and supportive team of teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and senior leaders
• Children who are polite, friendly and keen to learn
• A pro‑active governing body

Role Requirements

• Enjoys working 1-1 with children with additional needs, particularly those with ADHD/ASD as well as working with groups of children
• Is calm, sensitive and understanding
• Has an optimistic, creative, problem‑solving approach
• Has an ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• Is committed to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Has a proven ability to lead whole class sessions when needed

Bourn Primary Academy is a one form entry Church of England School in a lovely rural setting. The children are lovely, the staff are friendly and the parents are supportive. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged – to arrange a visit please contact Debs Paul, School Administrator, by phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

Bourn Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that checks, including online searches, will be carried out to verify the contents of your application form.

This is a Part Time, Permanent contract, 8.30 am to 12 pm, 10.5 hours per week working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, term time only. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to fulfil a contract for 3 hours per week as a Midday Supervisor (term time only).

Salary scale:

• TA post – Level 2, Point 5-6 (£25,583 – £25,989 FTE, pro‑rata) depending upon experience
• Midday Supervisor post – Level 1a, Point 3 (£24,796 FTE, pro‑rata)

Further information, together with an application form, can be found on My New Term (https://mynewterm.com/).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

Application Details

Please note that all applications must be made through My New Term. A CV will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 11th September at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 16th September

Start date: 1st October or as soon as possible thereafter