Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant – required ASAP
28.75 hours per week – 9.00 am – 3.15 pm
Salary scale – Level 2 NJC points 5-6 or Level 3 NJC points 7–11
Term Time – 38 weeks/Permanent

We currently have an amazing opportunity to join us as an Early Years Teaching Assistant. This position is term-time only, 38 weeks per year, salary Level 2 scale point 5-6 (£25,583 – £25,989 FTE) or Level 3 scale points 7 – 11 (£26,403 to £28,142 FTE) depending on experience and early years qualification, the working hours are 9.00 am – 3.15 pm. To start as soon as possible.

Ridgefield Primary School is small one form entry school in Cambridge with approximately 210 pupils, and we also benefit from a 26-place nursery. We have a team of committed staff that make learning fun and exciting and they reflect the very best of classroom practice and quite simply enjoy their profession, this is an opportunity to come and join our team.

The ideal candidate will:
• Enjoy working with children
• Have high expectations of children and themselves
• Have a DfE accredited Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Professional
Status qualification, please check if your qualification is accredited
here – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-an-early-years-
qualification
• Understand the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and the
Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements and the ability to meet
them
• Be flexible, creative and upbeat
• Be keen to support class teacher’s learning and carry out
interventions
• Be a team player who collaborates well with staff, families and the
wider community
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates a high standard of both spoken and written English

We can offer you:
• A forward looking, outward reaching school with great
opportunities to learn alongside others and share good practice
• A friendly, supportive team of staff and governors
• Enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life
• A friendly and supportive school community

Candidates are most welcome to discuss the position with us please email in the first instance to office@ridgefield.cambs.sch.uk

Please apply via My New Term https://mynewterm.com/jobs/133311/EDV-2026-RPS-34767

Ridgefield Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Closing date: 12.00 pm 9 April 2026
Shortlist: 13 April 2026
Interviews: 20 April 2026