Teaching Assistant

Morley Memorial Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7TX

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap in Summer Term

• Closing date

  15 May 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  9 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,790.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (FTE) Salary Scale 2, Point 5-6 - term time only

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistants

We are seeking to appoint a caring Teaching Assistant to join our committed, professional and friendly team. The current vacancy is initially within EYFS/Key Stage 1 team supporting the learning, social, communication and emotional needs of pupils. The role will include supporting children 1:1 and in small groups and will contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils. The role would be suitable for candidates who are looking to begin their career in education as well as those with experience.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants who:

• have experience in or a desire to work in a Primary School Setting and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children with communication and interaction needs (including ASD) or a desire to do so and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children with medical, social, emotional and mental health needs or a desire to do so and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children for whom English is an additional language

We would expect all Level Two teaching assistants to:

• have a good rapport with children and are able to engage them in learning
• have high expectations for pupils’ work and behaviour
• promote the aims and values of the school
• work flexibly as part of a team with drive and passion to ensure that all children achieve
• be willing and able to share good practice and learn from others

The successful candidate will be expected to meet all aspects of the job description.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged.

We offer opportunities for continuing your professional development.

Morley Memorial 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 the receipt of good references and enhanced DBS checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

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

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Morley Memorial Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 390 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Morley Memorial Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/morley-memorial-primary-school

Morley Memorial Primary School is a happy and inclusive 2 form entry school located in Cambridge. We are a successful school with values at the heart of what we do and a mission to make learning truly irresistible through our creative curriculum.

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