Teaching Assistants and Midday Supervisors
Melbourn Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
20 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 May 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
- Full time, part time: One position is 28 hours a week and one position is 22 hours a week. Hours to be agreed.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until March 2027
Pay scale
- Level 2, Point 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a calm, caring, and patient approach
- Is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children
- Has high expectations for both themselves and the pupils they support
- Can communicate effectively with both children and adults
- Holds a good standard of education
- Is motivated to support children with Special Educational Needs
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A friendly, dedicated and supportive team
- Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- The chance to play a key role in a school committed to continual improvement
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.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Full information can be found on our website www.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk. If you would like an informal chat or a look around the school please email the school office via office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk or phone 01763 223457.
Commitment to safeguarding
Melbourn Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Melbourn Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 376 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Melbourn Primary School website
- Email address
- office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01763 223457
Melbourn Primary school is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border with approximately 400 children in 14 classes. Our children are friendly and enjoy learning. We believe that learning should be irresistible and we strive for excellence in all we do.
Arranging a visit to Melbourn Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk.
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