Supply Teaching Assistant

SUPPLY TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Are you looking for….
• Rewarding work supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Being part of a well-trained, supportive staff team
• Flexible working, hours to suit, when needed between 9am and 3pm. You tell us when you are available to work, term time only
• A busy, active, varied role
• Being part of a positive, well-trained, supportive staff team, described as an ‘remarkably effective team’ by Ofsted (December 2024)
• Covering in different classes across the school
• Helping with physical activities such as hydrotherapy, Rebound Therapy, dinner and play times

Actual Salary: £17,486 – £18,062 Hourly rate is £12.34 – £12.74
Start date ASAP

About the School:
Samuel Pepys is a Cambridgeshire area special school for pupils 140 wonderful pupils (increasing to 165) aged 3 – 19 years living in St. Neots and the surrounding area. All pupils have an EHC Plan to meet their severe and complex individual needs. We wish to work with team players whose skills and experience will contribute to meeting the individual needs of every pupil. The successful applicant will confidently and competently be able to support children and young people with a range of needs, support behaviour and be flexible about working across the whole school. Supporting physical activities such as rebound trampolining, hydrotherapy, The Daily Mile and outdoor learning in a Forest School setting are all a part of this fun-filled role.

How to Apply:
Please download the application pack from the school website www.samuelpepysschool.co.uk and return your completed application to the school office via email joinus@samuelpepys.cambs.sch.uk
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 4pm. Interviews will be held on Monday 17th November 2025.

Samuel Pepys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, health check and two satisfactory references, requested prior to interview. In line with KCSIE guidance and as part of due diligence an online check will take place for shortlisted. We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment in our school and would be pleased to receive applications from all candidates regardless of age, ethnicity or religion.

CVs or applications via an agency are not accepted.