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Teaching Assistant (Primary Phase)
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Location
Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Contract
Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary (Actual)
ALT Grade C - £19,417.99 to £19,568.43
Small moments of support can shape a child's whole experience of school.
We are looking for a caring and dependable Teaching Assistant to join the Primary Phase at Cromwell Community College, a caring and ambitious all-through school in Chatteris. Working alongside teachers, the successful candidate will:
- Encourage curiosity and independence
- Remove barriers to learning and help pupils grow in confidence both academically and socially
- Promote positive behaviour
- Support pupils' social and emotional wellbeing
- Help to create an inclusive classroom where every child can participate and make progress
We are seeking someone who builds positive relationships, works collaboratively and brings patience, good judgement and a genuine commitment to helping children succeed.
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Summary Of Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals and small groups under the direction and supervision of teaching staff.
- Help pupils understand instructions, remain engaged and develop independence in their learning.
- Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and pupils' social and emotional wellbeing.
- Prepare learning spaces and resources, and assist with supervision, visits, tests and personal care where required.
- Record relevant pupil information, provide feedback to teachers and contribute to observation and assessment.
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Vicki Walpole, Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, at: vwalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk
All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
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The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.
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