The Perse School, Cambridge
Teaching Assistant (Part time)
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The Perse Academy of Performing Arts - Teaching Assistant
The Perse Academy of Performing Arts, known as PAPA, forms part of The Perse’s wider performing arts provision. It offers drama, musical theatre, dance, and singing opportunities for children and young people and is open to all. PAPA welcomes a broad range of ages and abilities, encouraging confidence, creativity, and community through high-quality performing teaching and performance opportunities.
We are seeking to appoint a part-time, fixed hours Teaching Assistant to support the Academy on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and strong and demonstrated performing arts experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing studios and classrooms
- Assisting teachers during lessons
- Supervising small groups or rehearsals in teachers’ absence
- All attendance administration including reporting
About The Perse 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.
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We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
Application Information
Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/
- Closing date: Friday 14th August 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 recognises 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 Promoting the Welfare of Children
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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