Teaching Assistant (Named child/children)

Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 0PD

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13-04-2026 (or as soon thereafter)

• Closing date

  11 March 2026 at 8pm

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,661.00 Annually (FTE) Level 2, point 3

Teaching Assistant (Named child/children) job summary

Steeple Morden Primary School is a village school in the south west corner of Cambridgeshire, close to the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire borders. Our catchment area covers Steeple Morden, Litlington, Abington Pigotts and Odsey but our current roll includes children from other local towns and villages.

​We are a Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and we aim to serve our community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. We welcome children of all faiths, and none, and we aim to create a community of tolerance and acceptance. We are actively supported by our local community and a dedicated Parent and Teacher Association (PTA).

We believe our pupils should have every opportunity to achieve high academic standards and develop awareness of social and moral values. We provide a secure and stimulating environment where children and adults can work productively. Relationships are very important to us and the relationships we develop with our children, their families, our community and the wider world enable us to create a warm, caring and happy school where everyone is included.

The Headteacher and governors of Steeple Morden Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are looking to appoint one skilled, experienced Teaching Assistant to support individually named pupils during their school day. The child is currently in year 2 so we are seeking someone who will work with her as she moves up into key stage two. In addition you will also be required to support pupils during lunch times.

The successful applicant will:

* Have experience of working with primary aged children as a Teaching Assistant, Teacher, trainee or classroom volunteer.

* Have knowledge and/or experience of working with children with additional needs.

* Be resilient, have a calm, patient approach and positive attitude.

* Be able to adapt plans and use ICT to support children’s learning.

* Be a team player and communicate effectively with staff and parents.

* Be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children, helping them to address gaps in learning and social experiences.

If you would like more information, or to visit the school, please email vacancies@steeplemorden.cambs.sch.uk. Applications should be made via MyNewTerm.

We are committed to stringent safeguarding procedures and applicants will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check. Please note, references will be requested prior to interview and social media/online checks will also be carried out.

Please ensure to read the job description and person specification attached.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 8.00pm

Interviews will be held on Monday 16th March 2026

Start date: Monday 13th April 2026 (or as soon thereafter)

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 Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 148 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/steeple-morden-cofe-vc-primary-school

Steeple Morden is a fantastic learning community in South Cambridgeshire that serves Steeple Morden and the surrounding villages. The school is fortunate to benefit from beautiful and extensive school grounds, connections with the local church and other community groups and an active PTA (Parent Teacher Association) and a supportive and invested Governing Body.

We have a dedicated and hardworking team of staff who ensure they have high expectations of the pupils in their care and are committed to delivering an exciting and ambitious curriculum, which engages the children and encourages life-long learning.

Our values of Resilience, Compassion and Excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

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