Teaching Assistant

Description

Primary Teaching Assistant – September Start

St Ives | Start: September 2025 | Term-Time Only | Full-Time | Competitive Pay

Are you passionate about helping children reach their potential?

A welcoming and supportive primary school in St Ives is looking for a dedicated Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners while developing your own skills in a friendly school environment.

Your Role Will Include

Working Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, during term time only

Providing in-class support across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

Helping to run small group activities and 1:1 learning sessions

Assisting with classroom organisation, behaviour routines, and learning resources

Collaborating with teachers and the SENDCo to meet the needs of all pupils

We’re Looking For Someone Who

Holds a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

Has experience with children in an education or care setting (advantageous but not essential)

Brings enthusiasm, reliability, and a positive attitude to the classroom

Is patient, adaptable, and able to follow guidance and routines

Has strong literacy and numeracy skills

Holds a current DBS on the Update Service (or is happy to apply)

What You’ll Receive

A competitive daily rate, paid weekly

Pension and holiday pay entitlements

FREE access to professional training courses, including Safeguarding, Phonics, and Behaviour Management

Ongoing support from your personal consultant

Opportunities for long-term or permanent positions in local schools

“We’re searching for someone with energy, patience, and a real desire to help children succeed. Whether you’re experienced or starting out, this is a great school to grow in.”

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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