At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and provide engaging learning experiences for primary school children.
- Company: Bewick Bridge Primary School, a friendly community school in Cherry Hinton.
- Benefits: Join a supportive team, work in a new school build, and gain teaching experience.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills for a future in teaching.
- Qualifications: Experience with primary school children and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Salary: Level 2 Scale 5. Start date: ASAP. Fixed term 15.5 hours over 2.5 days, term time plus 5 INSET days. Including Midday Supervisor hours. The days will include Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday and Friday all day.
Bewick Bridge Primary School is a friendly and welcoming community school in Cherry Hinton, a stone's throw away from the city of Cambridge with excellent transportation links. We currently provide education for children aged 4 - 11 years. We also have a preschool that has pupils from the age of 2 years and 9 months. Following a strong Ofsted inspection in December 2026, our school is embarking on a new and exciting phase. We are a forward-thinking staff and encourage innovation and action research. We have a successful track record of staff development for both teaching and support staff. As a result, many of our staff have progressed in their careers, taking on additional roles within the school or gaining promotions elsewhere with the skills and experience developed from Bewick Bridge.
We wish to appoint a capable, enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant to work as part of our amazing staff team. The position will be part of our support staff, starting as soon as possible. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the headteacher, tsapsford@bewickbridge.co.uk.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has high expectations of all children;
- Has experience of working with children of primary school ages;
- Is observant and able to use their initiative;
- Has the vision, energy and enthusiasm to provide children with invaluable, first-hand learning experiences;
- Provides a nurturing, inclusive learning environment - supporting and embracing our school ethos;
- Has a passion to learn and develop their practice;
- Is positive, hard-working and ambitious.
In return we can offer you:
- A friendly, supportive and dedicated team;
- A well-resourced, new school build with great outdoor space;
- Happy, motivated and well-behaved children;
- An opportunity to have first-hand experience if considering a future in teaching.
Application Deadline: Friday 2nd October 2026. Interview date: Tuesday 6th October 2026.
Bewick Bridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and expects all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and other online searches may be done as part of due diligence. The successful applicant will also be required to complete a declaration form under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations. We reserve the right to interview early should the right candidate apply.
Teaching Assistant in Cambridge employer: Bewick Bridge Community Primary School
Bewick Bridge Community Primary School is an excellent employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff while fostering a nurturing and innovative teaching environment. Located in the vibrant community of Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, we offer exceptional career opportunities, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team dedicated to enhancing children's learning experiences.
Contact Details:
Bewick Bridge Community Primary School Recruitment Team
