Teaching Assistant (SEN/General) with capacity to act as HLTA

Bourn CofE Primary Academy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 2SP

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: This post is a one Year Fixed Term contract, 27.1 hours per week, term time only to start in September 2026. In addition to this, the successful applicant will be required to fulfil a contract for 5 hours per week as a Midday Supervisor (term time only).
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: From £25583 FTE Pro-Rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

This post will primarily be a TA position, however the successful candidate will also need to be able to cover classes as a HLTA and will be paid for this period of time appropriately.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

- enjoys working 1-1 with children with additional needs, particularly those with ADHD /ASD as well as working with groups of children

- is calm, sensitive and understanding

- has an optimistic, creative, problem solving approach

- has an ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults

- is committed to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

- has a proven ability to lead whole class sessions when needed

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

- A genuine commitment to a healthy and sustainable work life balance

- Regular, high quality professional development

- A friendly and supportive team of teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and senior leaders

- Children who are polite, friendly and keen to learn

- A pro-active governing body

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.

At Bourn Primary Academy, we firmly believe that with the right support we are all capable of achieving great things. We are committed to supporting our staff in developing their knowledge and skills so they in turn are able to provide our children with the best education possible.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children in Early Years and KS1 preferable, but not essential.

This post will primarily be a TA position, however the successful candidate will also need to be able to cover classes as a HLTA and will be paid for this period of time appropriately.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding and Child Protection are of paramount importance at Bourn Primary Academy, permeating throughout every area of school life and are a shared responsibility for all members of our school community. Our school’s vision encompassing ‘working together in friendship’ is supported through providing a safe and welcoming environment where pupils feel loved and are respected and valued. All our staff are trained to be alert to signs of abuse and neglect and are empowered to follow the Safeguarding Children Partnership Board’s procedures to ensure that appropriate and effective support and protection is provided when necessary.

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.

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About Bourn CofE Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bourn CofE Primary Academy website
• Email address: Office@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01954 719282
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bourn-cofe-primary-academy

Bourn is a school filled with hope. We steadfastly believe each individual is capable of great things. We work together in friendship, challenging ourselves and each other to be the best we can be. We aim for ‘life in all its fullness’; striving to make the world a better place.

Our vision intrinsically links to the Christian values of hope, courage, justice, forgiveness and friendship, which run through everything we do at our school.

Arranging a visit to Bourn CofE Primary Academy

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

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