Bring your KS1, KS2 and SEND expertise to Earith Primary School and help every child shine.
Earith Primary School is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a fixed-term basis. We are looking for someone confident working across Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, or both, with strong experience supporting pupils with SEND needs. The ideal candidate will be proactive, nurturing, and committed to helping every child succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming village school with a dedicated staff community.
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Earith Primary School
Contract: Fixed-term until 31/08/2026, 19.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Salary: £11,187.32-£11,453.05, Annually (Actual)
Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 8th January 2026
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Our People-First Philosophy
At Active Learning Trust, Everyone is valued in their role, and we make sure that the right people have the right opportunities to find their purpose and progress within our Trust. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put our staff's growth and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do – so that they can focus on making a real difference in our schools and our communities.
Why Join Our Trust?
Contact
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity , then please contact Thomas Abbs, Headteacher, tabbs@earith.cambs.sch.uk or call 01487 841868.
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
Thomas Abbs
01487 841868
tabbs@earith.cambs.sch.uk
