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Teaching and Learning Assistant - L1

Terrington St John Primary School, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7SG

This job expired on 17 October 2025 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 1am

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 per annum

Teaching and Learning Assistant - L1 job summary

• Salary: £25,185 per annum C4
• Temporary until Summer 2026
• Part time
• 28 hours per week
• Starting ASAP

Are you passionate about helping children thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment?

Terrington St John CP School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring Teaching and Learning Assistant Level 1 to join our friendly and hardworking team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, has a nurturing approach, and is committed to supporting pupils' learning and well-being.

About the Role:

As a Level 1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils to help them access the curriculum.
• Provide additional support to pupils with specific educational needs.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with general classroom organisation and administrative tasks.
• We are looking for someone who:
• Has a genuine passion for working with children.
• Is patient, flexible, and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Works well as part of a team and shows initiative.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent).
• Ideally has experience in a school setting (though not essential – training will be provided).

We offer:

• A warm, welcoming, and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A well-resourced and engaging learning environment.
• Supportive leadership and dedicated colleagues.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Emma Hunt via the school office office@terrington-st-john.norfolk.sch.uk or 01945 880340.  

Join us in making a real difference in children's lives every day!

We look forward to welcoming your application.

How to Apply:

A job description is available from attachments.

Click Apply for job to download an application form. Completed forms should be returned to: office@tilney-st-lawrence.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 17 October 2025

Interview date: TBC

Terrington St John CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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

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.

This job post has expired.

About Terrington St John Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 59 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Terrington St John Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/terrington-st-john-primary-school

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