TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 2

Salary: NJC Scale Level 2, points 5-6 (£25,583 to £25,989 per annum FTE).  Actual salary is £21,647.15 per annum on point 5.

Contract: Temporary (maternity cover), 32.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday -  08.30 to 15.30 with a 30 minute unpaid break. Term time plus 2 training days in September and October (38.4 weeks per year).

Start date: April 2026             

Place of work:  Hartford Junior School, Huntingdon

Would you describe yourself as someone who could brighten the day of a child no matter what the circumstances? We are currently looking for flexible and adaptable Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our existing team. This position will be combined with lunchtime cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated school staff and be part of a vibrant school community which places the child at the centre of all we do.

The post is a temporary position to cover a Maternity Leave commencing April 2026.

You will need:

•         to be passionate about providing the best possible learning opportunities for all pupils;
•        fully committed to the role of supporting children;
•        to be creative and flexible in your approach to learning;
•        patience with and understanding of behavioural issues.

We offer:

• a supportive hardworking team of leaders, teachers and teaching assistants;
• commitment to Professional Training;
• appropriate training to cover children’s needs;
• an ethos of encouragement and high expectations;
• a commitment to nurture principles;
• a strong sense of community

For further details on the school please visit our website Welcome to Hartford Junior School - Hartford Junior School.