7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    5 September 2024

  • Closing date

    10 July 2024 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    2 July 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£21,575.00 - £21,968.00 Annually (FTE) Salary Scale 2, Point 5-6 - term time only

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistants

The role would be suitable for candidates who are looking to begin their career in education as well as those with experience and we would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have experience of successfully supporting children with communication and interaction needs (including ASD) or a desire to do so .

It is likely that the successful candidates will initially be placed with the year reception/1 and year 4/5 teams.

Morley Memorial Primary School is a happy, inclusive 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. We offer opportunities for continuing your professional development. We look forward to welcoming new members to our dedicated team of educators!

There is also an opportunity for additional hours, working as a Playworker in Morley Memorial’s after-school club on a part-time, flexible basis. This can be discussed with the successful applicant or directly with the Childcare Manager spectrum@morley.cambs.sch.uk

Purpose of the job:

  • to promote the safety and well-being of pupils

  • to support the classroom teacher

  • to facilitate the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of the school.

  • to contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils


We would expect all level two teaching assistants to:

  • have a good rapport with children and be 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 candidates will be expected to meet all aspects of the job description.

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 satisfactory 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

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Using the application form

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

Visas cannot be sponsored.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

About Morley Memorial Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
398 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11

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.

School location

Similar jobs nearby

Receptionist

Milton Road Primary School

Ascham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD

1:1 Teaching Support Assistant

Wrestlingworth CofE VC Lower School

Church Lane, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2EU

Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

Pathfinder CofE Primary School

Pathfinder Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DS

Playworker

Morley Memorial Primary School

Blinco Grove, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7TX

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough