Teaching Assistant

Colville Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9EJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours a week, 8:45am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:15pm Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £17,959

What skills and experience we're looking for

• High expectations of themselves and the children
• The ability to communicate effectively with others
• A desire to be patient, positive and kind to children
• An ability to show initiative and be self-directed as necessary
• The ability to promote positive relationships with parents
• A sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

‘Pupils join a community where ‘love, laughter and learning’ come together to create a supportive environment’

'Staff appreciate leaders’ openness, which fosters trust and encourages collaboration with school development. The school prioritises staff’s well-being by valuing their personal lives, promoting a balanced workload'

OFSTED December 2024

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.

Role will mainly be based in Reception Class supporting the class as a whole and some small group and one to one activities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Colville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.

Equal opportunities monitoring form.docx - 35 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Level 2 job description.pdf - 117 KB (opens in new tab)

letter for pack TA June 2026.pdf - 3.84 MB (opens in new tab)

About Colville Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Colville Primary School website
• Email address: head@colville.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01223576246
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colville-primary-school-cambridge

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Arranging a visit to Colville Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@colville.cambs.sch.uk.

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