Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Sutton CofE VC Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2PU

49 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 September 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  16 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

TEACHING ASSISTANT - Level 2

About the Role

Are you an inspiring Teaching Assistant who is passionate about creating a creative, stimulating and safe learning environment for every child?

Do you have a strong commitment to education and a desire to develop your own skills and expertise?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to our growing school and pre-school at the heart of its village community.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are committed to a career in education and keen to develop your skills and professional practice
• Enjoy using creative and innovative approaches to support teaching and learning, responding to the individual strengths and needs of pupils
• Are committed to delivering engaging and inspiring learning experiences
• Have experience of working with primary-aged children
• Can promote the progress, wellbeing and positive development of all children
• Are confident working independently when required

What We Offer

In return for your hard work, commitment and ambition, we can offer:

• Incredibly enthusiastic, motivated and welcoming pupils
• A supportive and collaborative staff team, with opportunities for coaching and mentoring
• A leadership team that is committed to developing staff and improving life chances for every pupil
• CPD and opportunities to support your career progression in education

About Our School

Located in the village of Sutton, Cambridgeshire, just seven miles from the Cathedral City of Ely, we are on a journey to become the highly regarded and outstanding education provider our community deserves.

We are proud to have enthusiastic children, supportive parents and committed governors, alongside strong links with local schools and the wider community. You will be part of a friendly, hardworking and supportive team where we STRIVE to enhance the life chances of all pupils in our care.

Safeguarding

Sutton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Part time up to 30 hours per week, term time only. Offered on a temporary basis, with the intention of becoming permanent once ongoing EHCP finding is secured.

Applications can be made through MyNewTerm. CV applications will not be considered.

Closing date: 11.30pm Thursday 3rd September 2026

Interview date: Monday 7th September 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sutton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sutton CofE VC Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 271 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sutton CofE VC Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sutton-cofe-vc-primary-school

Located in the village of Sutton, Cambridgeshire and just seven miles from the Cathedral City of Ely, we are on a journey to become the highly regarded, outstanding education provider our community deserves.
We have enthusiastic children, supportive parents and committed governors, as well as positive engagement with other local schools and the wider community. You will be part of a friendly, helpful, hardworking team where we STRIVE to enhance the life chances of all pupils in our care.

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