TA and MSA
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5QG17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
25 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 25 hours TA, 5 hours MSA
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TA - National Pay Spine Level 2, MSA - National Pay Spine point 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
As our Cambridgeshire school, we require a passionate, dedicated and supportive Teaching Assistant to join our team here at Petersfield.
We require a proactive, solution focused and supportive Midday Supervisor Assistant who can develop excellent relationships with pupils and colleagues. We are looking to ensure the security and care of the pupils of the school and to promote their social development, enjoyment and a therapeutic approach to behaviour management during the lunch time period.
We are looking for someone who:
- is kind, patient and enthusiastic
- has excellent with good communication skills and has high expectations
- is able to support individual pupils 1:1
- Subscribes to a therapeutic approach to support pupil behaviour and learning
- is able to lead interventions with individuals and groups of pupils
- is proactive, highly motivated and thrives when working as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- articulate and enthusiastic pupils
- a supportive staff team where effort, encouragement and excellence are celebrated
- a friendly school community with a distinctive ethos and shared values
- a tailored range of professional development opportunities
- coaching opportunities
- an attractive learning environment
- An opportunity to make a difference to children’s learning and development
- A supportive work environment based on our values of trust, friendship, peace, creativity and love
- A school that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work
- Term time only working (plus training)
- Inclusive policies and practices
- Free on-site parking
- A company pension
- Sick pay
Further information about the job
If you are an excellent Teaching Assistant and MSA with a passion supporting children to learn and thrive, please contact Miss Laura Whetlor, our School Secretary on 01223 207382 or email office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk to arrange a visit and application pack. Visits are strongly encouraged and welcomed.
Closing date for applications: 9am, 12th October 2026
Interview date: from 14th October 2026
Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications.
We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment to reflect the communities we serve. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. This school is committed to safeguarding including the Prevent agenda and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this. Giving false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected and referred to the police. Any appointment made will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK and qualifications check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 125 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01223207382
Petersfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a small, rural school serving families from within the parish boundaries of Orwell, Arrington, Croydon, Tadlow, Whaddon and Wimpole and from many other locations outside of our Cambridgshire school catchment. We are committed to providing a high quality education within a Christian context and we work hard to create a caring environment, both inside the classroom and out. Motivated by our Christian values of friendship, trust, creativity, peace and love, we provide a rich and diverse education focusing on excellence, enjoyment, perseverance and building relationships to support and inspire our pupils throughout this stage of their lifelong learning journey.
Arranging a visit to Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk.
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