1:1 TA (full-time or part-time) from September 2026

Barton Church of England (VA) Primary School, School Lane, Barton, Cambridgeshire CB23 7BD

We are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant for September 2026 to work 1:1 with a named child in Reception. Job-share arrangements also considered, term-time only.

Job details
Salary: National Joint Pay Scale: Level 2 point 5/6
Contract type: part-time or full-time, term-time only.
Reporting to: Class Teacher, SENCO and Headteacher
Responsible for: Supporting a 1:1 child with an EHCP

We are seeking a flexible, motivated TA who is enthusiastic, creative and able to join our small, friendly school from September 2026. The TA will be supporting a child in Reception with multiple learning needs.

This is a full-time position, but part-time applications are also welcome (with days to be discussed at interview).

We are looking for a TA who:
 is committed to raising achievement for all of our pupils
 is able to build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence
 can adapt their communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs
 can support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate
 promotes high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention
 can work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers
 will assist with playtime and lunchtime supervision
 will work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
 will promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

At Barton, our vision is to educate and inspire every pupil in our school to become creative and independent thinkers, evidencing a love for learning and a thirst for knowledge. We aspire to promote the skills to persevere with learning challenges and the curiosity to enquire further. Our Christian ethos and school values focus on developing children’s moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding so that they can achieve their full potential.

This is a great opportunity to be part of our dedicated team and friendly community here at Barton. We are a small school with big ambitions, providing our children with a wealth of enrichment activities alongside high quality teaching and learning.

We hope that the recruitment pack on our school website, www.bartonprimary.org.uk will provide you with all the information you need to make an application for this teaching position. Any further enquiries, or to visit the school please contact the school office on 01223 262474 or office@barton.cambs.sch.uk

Barton Primary School is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration. In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will also be completed for shortlisted candidates. In addition, the job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account. If you are invited to interview you will be required to complete a “Disclosure of Criminal Record” form and bring the completed form to interview.

Closing date: 9am Thursday 14th May 2026
Interview: Tuesday 19th May 2026

Information for Applicants
Please find attached:
 Teaching Assistant Job Description

 Person Specification
Reference the following documents which can be found on the school website https://www.bartonprimary.org.uk/vacancies
 Equality and Diversity Policy for School Staff

 Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

 DBS Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy

 Data Retention Policy – Employment

 Recruitment and Selection Procedure

 Privacy Notice Job Applicants