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Teaching Assistant

Role

Support Staff

School

Hartford Junior School, Mayfield Crescent, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 1UL

Headteacher

Mrs R Lee

Tel

01480 454695

No. On Roll

222

Job Number

68579

Apply Now erudd@hartfordjuniorschool.org

Closing Date

02 Feb 2026

Advert

Teaching Assistant

Salary: £21450
Contract: Temporary- Maternity Cover
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only.
Start date: March 2026

Would you describe yourself as someone who could brighten the day of a child no matter what the circumstances? We are currently looking for flexible and adaptable Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our existing team. This position will be combined with lunchtime cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated school staff and be part of a vibrant school community which places the child at the centre of all we do.

The post is a Temporary position to cover a Maternity Leave commencing March 2026.

Hours of work are Monday- Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm, Term time only with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

You will need:
• to be passionate about providing the best possible learning opportunities for all pupils;
• fully committed to the role of supporting children;
• to be creative and flexible in your approach to learning;
• patience with and understanding of behavioural issues.

We offer:
• a supportive hardworking team of leaders, teachers and teaching assistants;
• commitment to Professional Training;
• appropriate training to cover children’s needs;
• an ethos of encouragement and high expectations;
• a commitment to nurture principles;
• a strong sense of community

The minimum educational requirement is GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.
Level 2 SCP 5 £25583 FTE (£21450) pro-rata
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

To apply please use the following link for my new term.
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143849/EDV-2026-HJS-78200

Hartford Junior school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, barred list check and a medical questionnaire