Teaching Assistant- Level 2

Teversham CofE VA Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9AZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Flexibility on working days for the right candidate
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 2027 in the first instance
• Pay scale: Level 2 Scale point 5 (pro rata, term time only- £26, 427FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience working 1-1 with pupils with learning, social, emotional and behaviour needs
• Experience working with a wide range of ages across the school
• Ability to motivate and inspire pupils
• At least grade C GCSE in both Maths and English
• TA qualification desirable but if not, willing to do the training
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• The successful candidate will:
• be patient, kind and understanding and be committed to our ethos of care and support for ALL children
• be able to learn quickly, take advice and direction, as well as be proactive and use initiative
• be able to work well within a team, with strong communication skills and correct use of spoken English
• be flexible and willing to support all children of different ages across the school, including at lunch times
• be committed to supporting all children to make progress
• be able to support the Christian ethos of the school
• have full DBS clearance and meet all safeguarding checks

At Teversham, you will become part of a small, friendly school where teamwork and relationships really matter.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A welcoming, caring and inclusive school community
• Friendly children who are keen to learn
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children
• A beautiful school setting with extensive grounds on the edge of Cambridge

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

Teversham Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care.
All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List check where applicable to the role.

If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, we will carry out an online search against you, for information that is publicly available online.

Application forms must be completed in full. Please pay particular attention to your work history and inform us of any gaps in employment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant Person Specification.pdf - 293 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant Job Description.pdf - 307 KB (opens in new tab)

About Teversham CofE VA Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 161 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Teversham CofE VA Primary School website
• Email address: mwebster@teversham.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01223 293357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/teversham-cofe-va-primary-school

Nestled on the edge of historic Cambridge, Teversham is a small, welcoming Church of England primary school with seven single-age classes. Our warm, inclusive environment reflects our Christian vision: "We love because God first loved us" (1 John 4:19).

Parents say they choose Teversham because it is a small, caring school with a strong, inclusive ethos where everyone in the community is valued.

Our four key aims—Inspire, Believe, Achieve, and Community—drive everything we do. We are committed to creating inspiring learning opportunities, nurturing respect and love, ensuring excellent progress, and building strong connections with families and the wider community.

Arranging a visit to Teversham CofE VA Primary School

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

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