TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 2

Salary: NJC Scale Level 2, points 5-6 (£25,583 to £25,989 per annum FTE).  Actual salary is £18,316.82 per annum on point 5.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 1 year to 31 August 2027. 27.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday -  08.45 to 15.15 with a 1 hour unpaid break.

Option to do 30 minutes Midday Supervisor cover in addition if you wish.

Term time plus 2 training days in September and October (38.4 weeks per year).       

Start date: September 2026

Place of work:     Jeavons Wood Primary School, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire           

We are looking for two nurturing, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work flexibly to support the different learning needs of pupils in school.

Ofsted 2021 

“Jeavons Wood is a friendly school where pupils are happy and eager to learn “Pupils readily discuss what they are learning and enjoy exploring new ideas.” 

“Pupils behave well in lessons and at breaktimes. Pupils say that they learn to become responsible citizens by following the school’s values.” 

We are looking for someone who: 

•  Is able to support the learning needs of children in our school (1:1 and groups), including those with SEND and behaviour needs 

•  Believes in a therapeutic approach to behaviour management  

•  Has high expectations of pupils 

•  Supports children at playtimes with their play and social interactions 

•  Is hardworking and willing to contribute to the wider life of school 

•  Is flexible, positive and resilient  

•  Has GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths 

•  Is passionate about teaching and learning, genuinely enjoys being with children and is able to motivate and inspire them  

•Is able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills; works well in a team and can form positive relationships with staff, children and parents.

We can offer you: 

•  fantastic children who are eager to learn

•  a hard-working, supportive and enthusiastic team

•  a creative, exciting and inspiring curriculum

•  well-resourced classrooms and learning areas in a modern, built-for-purpose building

•  a warm, welcoming school that encourages children to be independent and take ownership of their learning

•  Further training and support to fulfil this role.   

Prospective candidates are strongly advised to make an appointment to visit our school and talk informally about the role advertised. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to help shape the future development of our school community alongside the successful candidate’s own professional development

For further details on the school please visit our website Jeavons Wood Primary School