Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant
28.75 hours per week – 9.00 am – 3.15 pm
Salary scale – NJC points 7 – 11
Term Time – 38 weeks/Permanent

We currently have an amazing opportunity to join us as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This position is term-time only, 38 weeks per year, salary scale points 7 – 11 (£25,584 FTE to £27,269 FTE) depending on experience and the working hours are 9.00 am – 3.15 pm. To start as soon as possible.

Ridgefield Primary School is small one form entry school in Cambridge with approximately 210 pupils, and we also benefit from a 26-place nursery. We have a team of committed staff that make learning fun and exciting and they reflect the very best of classroom practice and quite simply enjoy their profession, this is an opportunity to come and join our team.

The ideal candidate will:
• Support the teaching and learning of children across the school
• Support the class teacher in managing classroom dynamics and
maintaining a safe, inclusive environment
• Have worked previously as a Level 3 teaching assistant
• Enjoy working with children
• Have high expectations of children and themselves
• Be flexible, creative and upbeat
• Be a team player who collaborates well with staff, families and the
wider community
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates a high standard of both spoken and written English

We can offer you:

• A forward looking, outward reaching school with great
opportunities to learn alongside others and share good practice
• A friendly, supportive team of staff and governors
• Enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life
• A friendly and supportive school community

Candidates are most welcome to discuss the position with us please email in the first instance to rmetters@ridgefield.cambs.sch.uk

All applications via My New Term:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/133311/EDV-2025-RPS-33724

Ridgefield Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Closing date: 12.00 pm Friday 31 October 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 18 November