Teaching Assistant - Cambridge

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Cambridge

Full-time and Part-time Positions Available
Pay: £95–£110 per day

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support our partner primary schools across Cambridges. This role offers excellent flexibility, with opportunities for day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and temporary-to-permanent positions within a range of primary school settings.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective learning activities.
Prepare the classroom for lessons, including setting up and organising resources.
Work with individual pupils and small groups to provide targeted learning support.
Support pupils with reading, writing, Maths and other areas of the curriculum.
Help pupils remain engaged, motivated and confident in their learning.
Provide additional support to pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND where required.
Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime where required.
Support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils.
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals.
Participate in relevant training and CPD opportunities to support your professional development.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their potential.
A positive, patient and proactive approach to working with pupils.
The ability to adapt to different schools, year groups and classroom environments.
Previous experience working with children or within an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and compliance checks.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously and carry out comprehensive vetting and referencing for all registered staff.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV and contact details via this website.

Alternatively, get in touch directly with Caitlin Johnson:

(phone number removed)

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Longstanton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English