Join our team and help create a happy, supportive learning environment for every child. Make a difference at by bringing your KS1 or KS2 experience to inspire young learners.Earith Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teachers in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences, helping pupils to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. The Teaching Assistant will work with individuals, small groups and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff.
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Earith Primary School
Contract: Fixed-term until 31/08/2026
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Salary: ALT Grade D £18,645.53 - £19,088.42, ALT Grade E £19,240.46 - £20,018.27 Annually (Actual)
Summary of Key Responsibilities- Support the learning and development of pupils, individually or in small groups, under the guidance of the teacher
- Assist with classroom resources, organisation, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.
- Promote positive behaviour and pupils' social and emotional development.
- Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality requirements at all times.
Our People-First PhilosophyAt Active Learning Trust, Everyone is valued in their role, and we make sure that the right people have the right opportunities to find their purpose and progress within our Trust. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put our staff's growth and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do - so that they can focus on making a real difference in our schools and our communities.
Why Join Our Trust?- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension.
ContactIf you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity , then please contact
Thomas Abbs, Headteacher, office@earith.cambs.sch.uk or call
01487 841868. The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. 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.
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 6 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. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.