Teaching Assistants & Midday Supervisors

Melbourn Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school set in the beautiful village of Melbourn, conveniently located on the Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border. With excellent transport links, including a 15-minute train ride from Cambridge and easy access to London, we are ideally placed for those seeking a rewarding role in education.

We are proud of our nurturing ethos, supportive team, and our commitment to providing the very best for our children and staff alike. As we continue on our journey towards excellence, we are delighted to invite applications for Temporary SEN Teaching Assistants & Midday Supervisors to join our caring, committed team.

Role Details:
• Position: SEN Teaching Assistants & Midday Supervisors
• Hours: School opening hours: 8.40am to 3.35pm (Mon–Thu), 8.40am to 1.30pm (Fri). We have two positions open: one for 28 hours/week and one for 22 hours/week, both term-time only (38 weeks). Hours to be agreed.
• TA Pay: Level 2, Point 5 – £14.63/hour
• Midday Supervisor Pay: Level 1C, Point 2 – £12.26/hour (2.5 hours/week)
• Contract: Temporary, fixed term until March 2027

We are looking for someone who:
• Has a calm, caring, and patient approach
• Is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children
• Has high expectations for both themselves and the pupils they support
• Can communicate effectively with both children and adults
• Holds a good standard of education
• Is motivated to support children with Special Educational Needs

We offer:
• A friendly, dedicated and supportive team
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to play a key role in a school committed to continual improvement

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Wednesday 20th May 2026. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Full information can be found on our website www.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk. If you would like an informal chat or a look around the school please email the school office via office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk or phone 01763 223457.

Melbourn 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 expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.