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This job expired on 24 November 2023

  • Job start date

    4 January 2023

  • Closing date

    24 November 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    10 November 2023

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

£11.18 - £11.59 Hourly Level 2/3 Points 5-7 Depending on experience and qualifications

Preschool Teaching Assistant job summary


Shirley Community Primary School & Preschool

New Year New Career!


Due to our expanding Preschool w e are looking to appoint 3x Preschool Teaching Assistants who are confident, approachable, child centred.

Salary: Level 2 Point 5-7  £11.18-11.59 per hour

Job Title: Preschool Teaching Assistants starting 4th January 2024

Responsible to: Preschool Manager and Early Years Foundation Stage Assistant Head

Hours: POST 1: 32.5hours per week (8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday – Friday, term time only)

POST 2 & 3:  20hours per week (8.45am -12.45pm, Monday – Friday, term time only)


We are looking for  people who:


  • Have child centred approach, (experience of working with children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, would being beneficial)
  • Are organised, creative and energetic.
  • Relish the challenge of working with children, supporting their learning, social and emotional development.
  • Have high expectations of themselves and others.
  • Are reliable, hardworking, and prepared to go the ‘extra mile’ for our children.
  • Are an excellent communicators with both children and adults!


In exchange we can offer:

  • A friendly and supportive, long-standing team.
  • Strong support from the School’s Inclusion and leadership team
  • On-going staff training and opportunities for professional development
  • Wonderful, receptive children who love coming to school.
  • The option to join in with staff social events and have full use of our well-equipped staff room, with free refreshments available, along with the occasionally piece of cake!


To arrange a visit or for further information contact: hr@shirley.cambs.sch.uk

Please Note: We do not accept CV’s or other company application forms to ensure continuity of applications for fair assessment.


  • Deadline for applications: Midday Friday 24th November 2023
  • Shortlisting: Afternoon Friday 24th November 2023
  • Interviews 1st December 2023


Please note: These posts are fixed term in the first instance up to 31/08/2024. However, they could be extended thereafter.


Shirley Community Primary School & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shirley Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We also request a minimum of two references.

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About Shirley Community Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
348 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11

Shirley Primary School is a large, vibrant primary situated in north Cambridge. We have a diverse community and enthusiastic and committed staff team.

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