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Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Sutton CofE VC Primary School · Ely · Cambridgeshire

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT - Level 2

About the Role

Are you an inspiring Teaching Assistant who is passionate about creating a creative, stimulating and safe learning environment for every child?

Do you have a strong commitment to education and a desire to develop your own skills and expertise?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to our growing school and pre-school at the heart of its village community.

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • Are committed to a career in education and keen to develop your skills and professional practice
  • Enjoy using creative and innovative approaches to support teaching and learning, responding to the individual strengths and needs of pupils
  • Are committed to delivering engaging and inspiring learning experiences
  • Have experience of working with primary-aged children
  • Can promote the progress, wellbeing and positive development of all children
  • Are confident working independently when required

What We Offer

In return for your hard work, commitment and ambition, we can offer:

  • Incredibly enthusiastic, motivated and welcoming pupils
  • A supportive and collaborative staff team, with opportunities for coaching and mentoring
  • A leadership team that is committed to developing staff and improving life chances for every pupil
  • CPD and opportunities to support your career progression in education

About Our School

Located in the village of Sutton, Cambridgeshire, just seven miles from the Cathedral City of Ely, we are on a journey to become the highly regarded and outstanding education provider our community deserves.

We are proud to have enthusiastic children, supportive parents and committed governors, alongside strong links with local schools and the wider community. You will be part of a friendly, hardworking and supportive team where we STRIVE to enhance the life chances of all pupils in our care.

Safeguarding

Sutton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Part time up to 30 hours per week, term time only. Offered on a temporary basis, with the intention of becoming permanent once ongoing EHCP finding is secured.

Applications can be made through MyNewTerm. CV applications will not be considered.

Closing date: 11.30pm Thursday 3rd September 2026

Interview date: Week beginning - Monday 7th September 2026

Apply now

Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

About this school

Sutton CofE VC Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
269
Avg teacher salary
£46,699
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.4:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2PU

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Salary
£25,583.00 Annually (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
16 July 2026
Closing date
3 September 2026

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