Teaching Assistant - Flexible hours
Job description
Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants to work in Primary schools in and around Cambridge, specifially the CB20 postcodes.
Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support & general TA duties)
Location: Cambridgeshire and aurrounding areas. You will be expected to work within multiple schools within the borough
Start Date: Immediately
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support and general TA duties to our schools within Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about working with young children and making a positive impact on their educational journey. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children on a 1:1 basis, and have a nurturing and patient approach. These roles are temporary but many of which may develop in to long term and even permanent.
About the school: The schools we work with are lovely, welcoming and supportive. Working in Ely and surrounding villages you will work between 08:30am and 15:30pm Monday to Friday, there is work every day and depending on the role there are full and part time posts vacant.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children, ideally in a primary school setting in the last 3 years
- A passion for helping young children achieve their full potential.
- Patience, flexibility, and a proactive approach to supporting children with diverse needs.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals.
- A relevant qualification in education or childcare (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required.
- Ability to travel between schools is desirable, but not essential
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
- Flexible Working Hours – Choose the days that suit you and your lifestyle.
- Variety of Work – Gain experience across different primary schools and year groups.
- Professional Development – Opportunities for ongoing support and development to enhance your career.
- Competitive Pay – Earn a competitive daily rate with the added security of our Guaranteed Work Scheme.
- All from an App - book yourself work when and where you wish to via our incredible app for our educators and schools!
If this is something that would work for you please get in contact with Caitlin on 01223 463146 / apply online.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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