1:1 TA for a named child

Barnabas Oley C of E Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work with a named child in an outstanding Ofsted rating school.
Barnabas Oley is a Cambridgeshire school situated in the picturesque village of Great Gransden, just 5 miles from Cambourne and 16 from Cambridge. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming school with dedicated staff, supportive parents and children who are keen to learn. Barnabas Oley is a happy and successful school where we have high expectations of our children; pupil progress and well-being are equally valued.

Hours – full time or could be part of a job share

Full Time – Monday – Friday 8.40-3.20

This could be a split role (job share) as below

TA 1: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.40 am – 3.20pm
TA 2: Thursday and Friday 8.40 am – 3.20pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team to work with a child with additional needs in a mixed Reception /Year 1 class. You would work as part of our inclusion team to work 1:1 with a child with special educational needs (Year 1).

Salary: point 03 – £24,796 Full Time Equivalent
To start: Week beginning 5th January 2025

We can offer you:
• The opportunity to work in a friendly school within a strong community
• Enthusiastic and well behaved children
• The chance to work within an experienced, hard- working and dedicated team
• up to date training opportunities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• An ability to support 1:1 learning
• The ability to work in a team but also to use your own initiative
• Organisational and time management skills
• Patience and a good sense of humour
• A desire to learn and take on new challenges
• The ability to build good relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.

The closing date for applications is on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 12.00 midday.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and these will be held on Wednesday 17st December 2025. Application forms can be found at http://www.barnabasoley.cambs.sch.uk

Barnabas Oley C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and medical checks.

If you have any questions, please telephone the school office on 01767 677294.