Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

The position at Ely St John’s Community Primary School is a fixed-term Level 2 Teaching Assistant role, working 17.5 hours each week across Monday to Friday, split into two daily sessions of three and a half hours with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. The post is based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, within a thirteen-class primary school that serves 380 pupils and a surrounding housing estate.

Candidates are expected to have experience of working with children in a primary setting, including delivering interventions and supporting learning across the curriculum, particularly in physical and outdoor activities. The school seeks someone who embraces its therapeutic approach to behaviour and is enthusiastic, caring and committed to fostering a positive environment for pupils. The role is offered on a pro-rated salary of £26,427 to £26,847 per year, in line with NJC band 5-6, and includes access to professional development within a supportive community. Applications must be submitted through My New Term by 12.00 pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026, and any appointment will be subject to the usual safeguarding checks.