We are currently seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to work at our partnership schools in Cambridgeshire (Huntingdon, St.Ives, St.Neots, Cambridge & Peterborough). This exciting opportunity offers flexibility, encompassing both day-to-day and long-term positions and potential temporary to permanent roles within primary schools.

We have full-time and part-time positions available for September.

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality Primary, Secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

About the role

To assist the teacher in the provision of a full range of stimulating activities for children in a class and/or group.

To prepare classrooms for lessons, including setting out and tidying away equipment and materials required in the programme at the beginning and end of each day, where applicable

To supervise at break and lunch times under a designated role to ensure a happy playtime.

To support children in learning through play by observing, interacting and playing alongside them. Requirements

To be considered for the role of Primary School Teaching Assistant you will:

Adaptability to work in day-to-day supply or commit to long-term positions. Passion for inspiring and motivating young learners. Previous experience within a Primary School OR relevant Teaching Assistant course Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Teaching Personnel do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all.

Salary & Hours

Between £95 - £120 per day

Hours are 8:30-3:30pm (you will be compensated for anything outside of these hours.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details or contact our Cambridge Team via  / (phone number removed) and we will endeavour to reach out to you within 24 hours.

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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