Teaching Assistant

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. A Perse education is three-dimensional with all teaching staff contributing to the school’s academic, pastoral and extra-curricular programmes. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Perse Prep School is looking to appoint several high calibre Teaching Assistants, both full and part time, starting in September 2026, to support the children in lessons. In addition to this support in the classroom, TAs will be expected to run small support groups at certain break times, and may be asked to cover lessons when staff are absent.

The post will be remunerated according to the Perse Teaching Assistant salary scale (and threshold progression) which starts at Scale Point 1 at £19,969 per annum (based on £25,358 FTE full year rate) for term time working (at 2025/26 rates). The actual starting point will be based upon the relevant skills and qualifications of the person appointed.

The Assistant Head (Academic) is responsible for putting together the TA’s timetable which clarifies which year groups, subjects and staff they are involved with. TAs and subject teachers then liaise regarding the specific help required. As with all staff, TAs undertake a range of playground and lunch duties. There may be opportunities to help with the after school Late Stay club until 6pm, for which there is some additional payment available.

They will be expected to take a proactive role in the pastoral life of the children in the school, working with form teachers, Heads of Year and the Assistant Head (Pastoral) to promote the general progress and well-being of all pupils in their care. We are committed to staff professional development so there are opportunities to develop practice and receive training.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website. Please state on your application whether you are applying for the full or part time position. Closing date: Wednesday 18th March at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24th March.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment: The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.