Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 2 Teaching Assistants required

Willingham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check and a disqualification declaration are required for this post. In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

28.75 hours per week
8.45am to 3.15pm with a 15 min morning break and 30 min lunch break
5 days a week Term time only
(Actual pro-rata salary £18,923 to £19,223)

The salary is NJC 2024 SCP 5-6 (£25,583 to £25,988) fte. to be pro-rated for part time term time only working.

You will be a valuable member of the team working with the class teachers to support the children both in the class and during the lunch period. The successful applicant will need enthusiasm, patience and be caring and understanding.

We are looking for a person who:
• Has high expectations of self and others
• Loves to work with children and have an impact on their learning
• Has a good knowledge of child development, the EYFS and primary curriculum and how children learn
• Is reliable, hardworking and prepared to go the ‘extra mile’ for our children
• Wants to be part of a professional and committed staff team
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and willing to contribute to the vibrant life of our school
• Wants to take part in training and on-going professional development
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and willing to contribute to the vibrant life of our school

Benefits of working for us include:
• On-going staff training and opportunities for professional development
• Wonderful children who want to learn
• A friendly and supportive staff team
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• 1 wellbeing day a year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Government Pension Scheme.
• Use of schools wrap around childcare provision.

Applications should be submitted via MyNewTerm https://mynewterm.com/jobs/110622/EDV-2025-WPS-09303

Informal enquiries and visits to the school are welcomed and should be directed to Gemma Hassan, Inclusion lead, email office@willingham.cambs.sch.uk or telephone 01954 283030.

The closing date for applications is:

Monday 10th November 2025 at 9.00am