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Casual Cover Teaching Assistant
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Location: The Perse School, Cambridge
Salary: A GBP 15.06 - A GBP 20.88 per hour
Vacancy Type: Casual zero hours contract
To start as soon as possible.
About the School
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country's leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.
Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected, and motivated.
At Pelican School, we are committed to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and child-centred environment where every child feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. Our approach prioritizes emotional well-being, resilience, recognizing the importance of early intervention, and strong partnerships with families and staff.
About the Role
The Perse Pelican School is looking for an experienced Casual Cover Teaching Assistant to join the Pelican Team. The Cover Teaching Assistant will be expected to work alongside teachers and teaching assistants across the Pelican from Nursery (3-4 years old) to Year 2. They will assist in the classroom, working with groups of children and offering support to individual pupils as directed. They may also be expected to work in our before and/or after-school club (Larks and Owls) from 8 am to 5:30 pm. The Cover Teaching Assistant may be given considerable notice of cover required for courses or pre-planned absence, or may be called upon at short notice for staff illness.
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This is a casual cover position and so there are no normal hours of work. As a casual member of staff, requirements for your services will depend upon a varying level of demand for the particular activity.
Application
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 7th October at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The School actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School recognizes that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject, or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including:
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- References from previous employers
- A Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level
- Eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations)
All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and Welfare
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children.
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