Teaching Assistant

A permanent post to work 26.75 hours weekly term time only. This role will include supporting children with additional needs.

Salary: Level 2 teaching assistant: Scale point 5 or 6 according to experience £25,584 to £25,989 pro rata (c £17,656 to £17,935 actual)

Hours worked: 8.40 to 12.10 with a 15 minute break 13.10 to 15.15

The successful candidate will also be offered the opportunity to work as a midday supervisor for 30 minutes each day. Salary: level 2 scale point 3, £24,796 pro rata £1,404

The successful candidate will be required to:

● support individual and small groups of children with their learning

● assist the class teacher with a range of administrative tasks, including photocopying, tidying the classroom, preparing work for display

● support the wider school team e.g. by assisting with playground duties

● work to support children in English and Mathematics

● work in partnership with the classteacher

● assist with the implementation of the aims and policies of the school.

● assist pupils with their learning in class, group and individual situations working under the direction and immediate supervision of the classteacher.

● work with specified groups or individual pupils during English and maths sessions, monitoring progress and alerting teachers to any problems.

● change home reading books on a daily basis, noting parental comments and alerting the classteacher when necessary. To regularly update Reading Pathways and hear readers when this is appropriate.

● assist pupils with their learning of words on the Spelling Pathway. To test spellings, noting achievements and reporting concerns to the classteacher.

● help promote and reinforce the pupils’ confidence and self-esteem.

● help keep pupils on task and build motivation.

● assist in the provision of a range of stimulating activities for pupils in a class or group.

● ensure equipment is maintained in good order and undertake routine repairs as necessary.

● assist in displaying pupils’ work to its best advantage.

● assist in preparing classrooms for lessons, including setting out and tidying away the equipment and materials required.

● encourage the development of speech and communication, including special help for those pupils whose first language is not English.

● assist the teacher with establishing good relationships with parents, offering information and help.

● attend to any sick or hurt pupils, administering basic first aid, reporting any signs of illness, neglect or apparent non-accidental injury.

● observe children’s play and behaviour and report any significant facts or concerns to the class teacher.

● accompany pupils on educational visits. ● carry out other duties consistent with the overall nature and grading of the post

● undertake an annual review of progress with a line manager

● attend relevant courses and undertake other appropriate professional development.

What the school offers its staff

● Competitive salary

● Generous pension scheme

● Cycle to work and tech scheme

● Free flu jab

● Discounted gift cards

● Discounted gym membership

● Learning and development opportunities

Cavalry is part of the Elliot Foundation Academies Trust. The Trust has over 30 schools, all of which are primary schools. It was created as a safe place for children and teachers where all are nurtured to achieve beyond even their own expectations. Our motto “Where children believe they can because teachers know they can” reflects our conviction that raising expectations for all children and teachers is at the heart of a successful and inclusive society. Commitment to safeguarding Cavalry 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.

KEY DATES

Closing date for applications: 14 January 2026

Visits to school: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office by email – office@cavalryprimary.org

Interviews: will take place 20 January 2026

Please return your completed application form with a covering letter, marked for the attention of Sarah Edwards, to:
Cavalry Primary School
Cavalry Drive
March
Cambs
PE15 9EQ
office@cavalryprimary.org

A copy of our trust/school safeguarding policy is available on our website https://www.cavalry.cambs.sch.uk/web/our_policies/62903 This post will be subject to full safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks of identity/proof right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide