Teaching Assistant - L:evel 2

Jeavons Wood Primary School, Great Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6DZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale Level 2, points 5-6 . Actual salary is £18,316.82 per annum on point 5.

Teaching Assistant - L:evel 2 job summary

TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 2

Salary: NJC Scale Level 2, points 5-6 (£25,583 to £25,989 per annum FTE). Actual salary is £18,316.82 per annum on point 5.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 1 year to 31 August 2027. 27.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday - 08.45 to 15.15 with a 1 hour unpaid break.

Option to do 30 minutes Midday Supervisor cover in addition if you wish.

Term time plus 2 training days in September and October (38.4 weeks per year).

Start date: September 2026

Place of work: Jeavons Wood Primary School, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire

We are looking for two nurturing, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work flexibly to support the different learning needs of pupils in school.

Ofsted 2021

“Jeavons Wood is a friendly school where pupils are happy and eager to learn “Pupils readily discuss what they are learning and enjoy exploring new ideas.”

“Pupils behave well in lessons and at breaktimes. Pupils say that they learn to become responsible citizens by following the school’s values.”

We are looking for someone who:

Is able to support the learning needs of children in our school (1:1 and groups), including those with SEND and behaviour needs

Believes in a therapeutic approach to behaviour management

Has high expectations of pupils

Supports children at playtimes with their play and social interactions

Is hardworking and willing to contribute to the wider life of school

Is flexible, positive and resilient

Has GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Is passionate about teaching and learning, genuinely enjoys being with children and is able to motivate and inspire them

Is able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills; works well in a team and can form positive relationships with staff, children and parents.

We can offer you:

fantastic children who are eager to learn

a hard-working, supportive and enthusiastic team

a creative, exciting and inspiring curriculum

well-resourced classrooms and learning areas in a modern, built-for-purpose building

a warm, welcoming school that encourages children to be independent and take ownership of their learning

Further training and support to fulfil this role.

Prospective candidates are strongly advised to make an appointment to visit our school and talk informally about the role advertised. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to help shape the future development of our school community alongside the successful candidate’s own professional development

For further details on the school please visit our website Jeavons Wood Primary School

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 Jeavons Wood Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 430 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Jeavons Wood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/jeavons-wood-primary-school-great-cambourne

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