At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils' learning and behaviour in a caring, enthusiastic environment.
- Company: Waterbeach Community Primary School, a friendly and supportive school community.
- Benefits: Term-time only work, paid wellbeing days, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a growing staff team committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working with a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Caring, patient, and enthusiastic individuals with good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 15.1 - 15.1 £ per hour.
Waterbeach Community Primary School are looking to appoint three part time, term time, Teaching Assistant posts as detailed below. Please state which posts you are applying for in your application.
- Post 1: 08:30 - 12:30, 20 hours per week, initially to work with a pupil in EYFS but may be required to work in other year groups throughout the school.
- Post 2: 13:00 - 15:15, 11.25 hours per week, initially to work with a pupil in Year 4 but may be required to work in other year groups throughout the school.
- Post 3: 12:15 - 15:15, 15 hours per week, initially to work with a pupil in Year 4 but may be required to work in other year groups throughout the school.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is caring, patient and enthusiastic, with good communication skills and has high expectations.
- Has a therapeutic approach to supporting pupils’ behaviour and learning.
- Is able to support individual pupils 1:1.
- Is able to lead interventions with individuals and groups of pupils.
- Is proactive, highly motivated and a good team player.
We can offer:
- A great team of dedicated staff and empowered, hardworking children.
- Term-time-only working.
- A friendly school community with a distinctive ethos.
- A growing and supportive staff team where effort, encouragement and excellence are celebrated and where professional development opportunities are provided.
- Two paid wellbeing days a year.
- Access to an employee assistance programme.
- A school at the heart of its community with great relationships with parents.
- Support with leadership development.
- A dedicated and developing SEN team.
Salary details: Teaching Assistant - Level 2, Scale point 5, starting at £15.10 per hour. This is a term time only role.
The staff and Governors at Waterbeach Community Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that online checks will be made on all shortlisted candidates and the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, barred list check, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.
Teaching Assistant in Cambridge employer: Waterbeach Community Primary School
Waterbeach Community Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment where dedicated staff work collaboratively to support the growth and development of our pupils. With a strong focus on professional development, a friendly community ethos, and term-time-only working hours, we provide a rewarding experience for Teaching Assistants looking to make a meaningful impact in education. Our commitment to staff wellbeing, including two paid wellbeing days and access to an employee assistance programme, ensures that our team feels valued and supported.
Contact Details:
Waterbeach Community Primary School Recruitment Team
