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Primary School Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary
  2. Huntingdon
Date posted : 12/03/26
  1. Flexible Working
£95 - 120 per day

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistants – Cambridgeshire

Locations: Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, Cambridge & Peterborough
Pay: £95–£120 per day
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm (additional hours paid)
Contract Types: Day-to-day supply, long-term roles & temp-to-perm
Positions: Full-time & part-time available


About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced Primary School Teaching Assistants to work across our partnership primary schools throughout Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate and adaptable individuals looking for flexible work, whether on a day-to-day basis or within long-term and potential permanent placements.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning and development within a nurturing classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and stimulating learning activities

  • Preparing classrooms for lessons, including setting up and tidying resources

  • Supervising pupils during break and lunch times to promote safe and happy play

  • Supporting children’s learning through play by observing, interacting and engaging with them

  • Working with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning and build confidence


About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s market-leading education recruitment and supply agency, dedicated to supporting the learning and development of young people. With branches nationwide, we are proud to be an employer of choice for high-quality Primary, Secondary and SEND teachers and support staff.


Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • Previous experience working within a Primary School or a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification

  • A genuine passion for inspiring and motivating young learners

  • Flexibility to work on day-to-day supply or commit to long-term placements

  • A proactive, caring and adaptable approach

All applicants must:

  • Be willing to undergo (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

  • Complete thorough safeguarding, interviewing and referencing checks

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and takes these responsibilities extremely seriously.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.


How to Apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details, or contact our Cambridge team directly:

Cambridgeprimary@teachingpersonnel.com
01223 463146

We aim to contact suitable candidates within 24 hours.

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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