Teaching Assistant

The role is for 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3.5 hours per day, suggested hours are: Mon - Fri 10.30 am - 3.00 Mon - Fri 10:30am - 3:00pm (one hour for lunch which is unpaid) You will play an important role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school and helping our pupils to thrive. Ely St John's Community Primary School is a thirteen-class primary school in Ely, with 380 pupils on roll, serving a large housing estate on the edge of the city.

We offer:

A strong ethos and clear whole-school commitment to our Therapeutic approach High expectations for pupils and positive attitudes to learning A commitment to developing the whole child - academically, socially and developmentally A strong sense of community A strong tradition and commitment to safeguarding, which runs through everything we do

We are looking for candidates who have:

Experience of working or volunteering with children in a primary school

Experience of pupil support and/or leading interventions

The capability to engage in all aspects of the curriculum, including physical and outdoor activity A belief in our therapeutic approach to behaviour and the ability to nurture, support and encourage all pupils We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and committed to making a positive difference to children's lives. If you share our values and would enjoy being part of our school community, we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, to arrange a visit please contact the school office via email office@elystjohns.cambs.sch.uk

Applications to be made via My New Term:

At Ely St John’s Community Primary School, we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. ​​Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, online and background checks, overseas police clearance if applicable, a medical questionnaire and two satisfactory references.

Please note: The canvassing of any employee, or member of the Governing Body, directly or indirectly, is prohibited and will be considered a disqualification. Closing Date: 12.00 pm Wednesday 14 October 2026 Interviews will be in the week beginning Monday 19October 2026