Teaching Assistant (1:1) named child

Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 0PD

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 Annually (FTE) £25,614 pro rata (c.£9,930 to end of contract - depending on start date)

Teaching Assistant (1:1) named child job summary

Teaching Assistant - points 3-4 - experience dependent

17.5hrs per week - 8.30am-12pm, 5 school days per week, term time only.

Fixed Term contract to 31 August 2027

£25,614 pro rata (c.£9,930 to end of contract - depending on start date)

We are looking to appoint one skilled, experienced Teaching Assistant to support individually named pupils during their school day.

The successful applicant will:

Have experience of working with primary aged children as a Teaching Assistant, Teacher, trainee or classroom volunteer.

Have knowledge and/or experience of working with children with additional needs.

Be resilient, have a calm, patient approach and positive attitude.

Be able to adapt plans and use ICT to support children’s learning.

Be a team player and communicate effectively with staff and parents.

Be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children, helping them to address gaps in learning and social experiences.

If you would like more information, or to visit the school, please email vacancies@steeplemorden.cambs.sch.uk. Applications should be made via MyNewTerm.

We are committed to stringent safeguarding procedures and applicants will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check. Please note, references will be requested prior to interview and social media/online checks will also be carried out.

Closing date: 15th October 2026 at midday

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st October

Start date: 2nd November 2026 (or as soon thereafter)

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.

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 Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 141 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/steeple-morden-cofe-vc-primary-school

Steeple Morden is a fantastic learning community in South Cambridgeshire that serves Steeple Morden and the surrounding villages. The school is fortunate to benefit from beautiful and extensive school grounds, connections with the local church and other community groups and an active PTA (Parent Teacher Association) and a supportive and invested Governing Body.

We have a dedicated and hardworking team of staff who ensure they have high expectations of the pupils in their care and are committed to delivering an exciting and ambitious curriculum, which engages the children and encourages life-long learning.

Our values of Resilience, Compassion and Excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

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