Teaching Assistant
Stapleford Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5BJ21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours a week, term time only (39 weeks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Cambridgeshire Scale 3, points 5 - 6 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE) £8,855.65 - £8,996.19 Actual (plus annual leave pay)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
- Experience working with children in a school, childcare or community setting.
- Experience supporting children with a range of learning needs.
- Experience working as part of a team to support children's development and wellbeing.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
- Understanding of inclusion and equality.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
- Ability to remain calm, flexible and solution-focused in challenging situations.
- Commitment to helping all children achieve success
- Kindness, compassion and integrity.
- A genuine commitment to children's wellbeing and success.
- High expectations for every child.
- Patience, empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Flexibility, positivity and a willingness to learn. Resilience and the ability to adapt to changing needs.
- A commitment to the CARE values of Curiosity, Ambition, Resilience and Excellence.
- A belief that all children can succeed when provided with the right support, challenge and opportunities.
- A commitment to building strong relationships and creating a sense of belonging for every child.
What the school offers its staff
Joining Anglian Learning comes with a range of benefits, fostering both personal and professional growth. Our coaching and mentoring programmes are designed to offer tailored support that enhances your skills and career development.
Other benefits and support available to all Trust employees include:
- Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free membership to all Anglian Learning Sports Centres
- 20% discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
- Professional Development Scheme Policy
- Employee Assistance Programme offering a range of services to staff and their families
- Specsavers VDU Vouchers
- Boots Flu Vouchers
- Access to a wide range of discounts on high street and online shopping via ‘Teacher Discounts’ and the ‘Blue Light’ card
Further information about the job
At Stapleford Community Primary School, we are proud of our caring, inclusive and ambitious culture, where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our CARE values of Curiosity, Ambition, Resilience and Excellence, we strive to create a learning environment where every child is known, valued, supported and challenged to achieve their very best.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who shares our commitment to putting children at
the heart of every decision, building strong, trusting relationships, and supporting all
learners to access an ambitious curriculum through high-quality adaptive practice.
The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, families and other professionals to support pupils academically, socially and emotionally, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve success. They will play a key role in creating an environment where children feel safe, included, confident and ready to learn.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Stapleford Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 210 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hrhub1@anglianlearning.org
Stapleford Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming and ambitious school where children are always at the heart of what we do. Strong relationships – between children, staff, families and our wider community – create a nurturing environment where every child can flourish.
We are committed to doing what is right for our pupils: nurturing kindness, confidence and curiosity, while ensuring they are challenged to achieve the very best they can. Our curriculum is designed to provide rich, meaningful learning that lasts, equipping children with the knowledge, skills and values they need for the future.
At Stapleford, opportunities extend well beyond the classroom. We are proud of the many ways our children develop as learners, musicians, sportspeople and creative thinkers. From exciting enrichment experiences to a wide range of clubs, competitions and performances, our offer ensures every child has the chance to discover their strengths, pursue their interests and shine.
Located in the historic village of Stapleford, just south of Cambridge, our school combines a strong sense of community with an outward-looking ambition for excellence in all that we do
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