Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Hours:

Part Time 19.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year term time only

Contract Type:

Fixed Term contract until 17th July 2026.

Salary:

Scale 3 point 5-6, (24,790 - 25,183 FTE) pro rata

Location:

Bottisham Community Primary School, CB25 9BE

We are seeking at Teaching Assistant to join Bottisham Community Primary School part of Anglian Learning. You will work alongside the class teacher to enhance pupil learning and attainment while promoting independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. It includes providing support to pupils, both individually and in groups, to help them access the curriculum, engage in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.

Duties and responsibilities:

In conjunction with the classroom teacher, adapt lessons to meet the needs of individual children and small groups. Take responsibility for delivering learning activities with small groups who would benefit from a different learning approach as agreed. Support children with significant development needs, e.g. cognitive ability, SEMH, learning skills, etc. as directed Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available and prepare the classroom for lessons Support teaching by maintaining records, tracking pupil progress, assisting in planning and assessment, organising resources, preparing materials, and helping manage behaviour. Engage in ongoing professional development by reflecting on practice, liaising with school leaders, building relevant skills, and participating in appraisal procedures. Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies and promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Requirements:

Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting Experience working with children/ young people Good literacy, numeracy and organisational skills Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and to safeguarding pupil's wellbeing and equality at all times

Employee Benefits:

Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers' Pension Scheme depending on the role) Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses Professional Development Scheme Policy Employee Assistance Programme Specsavers VDU Vouchers Boots Flu Vouchers Perkbox - access a range of discounts in-store and online at nationwide shops.

Closing Date:

12 midnight on 17th July 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert early)

Interview date:

21st and 22nd July 2025

Start date:

September 2025, subject to safeguarding checks

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: 24,790.00-25,183.00 per year

Expected hours: 19.50 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025