Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Location: St Ives & Surrounding Areas (Cambridgeshire)

Contract Type: Long-Term Assignment

Hours: Part-Time (with excellent flexibility to suit your schedule)

Are you a passionate, qualified educator looking for a meaningful role that respects your work-life balance? We are seeking a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a rewarding long-term, part-time opportunity at a wonderful primary school located in St Ives.

This role offers the ideal blend of professional consistency and personal freedom: you will enjoy the stability of a long-term position where you can truly see your pupils progress, alongside the lifestyle benefits of a flexible, part-time schedule.

• Targeted Learning Support: Deliver tailored interventions and lead small group activities in literacy, numeracy, and phonics under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

• Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with the class teacher to prepare resources, manage classroom dynamics, and create a vibrant, inclusive environment for learning.

• 1:1 Pupil Engagement: Support individual pupils, including those with additional learning needs or EHCPs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.

• Foster Independence: Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development across the primary age range.

• Level 3 Childcare/Education Qualification (e.g., Level 3 NVQ, CACHE, or equivalent Support Work in Schools qualification) is essential.

• Proven experience working within a primary school setting across EYFS, KS1, or KS2.

• A strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and early foundational skills.

• A warm, nurturing, and proactive approach with confident behaviour management skills.

• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one immediately).

• Flexible Part-Time Schedule: A long-term role designed to work harmoniously around your personal commitments or existing lifestyle.

• Competitive Weekly Pay: Highly competitive rates of pay, processed efficiently every week.

• Contractual Continuity: Enjoy the professional fulfilment of becoming an embedded, valued member of a local school community.

• Dedicated Local Consultant: Support from a local specialist education consultant with deep knowledge of the St Ives and Cambridgeshire primary markets.

Bring your Level 3 expertise to a primary school where your skills will be highly valued and your schedule respected.

How to Apply: Please forward your current CV and a brief introduction to [email removed] or call our office on [phone removed] for a friendly, informal chat about this active vacancy in St Ives.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,EYFS experience (foundation years),FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,key stage 1 experience,key stage 2 experience,knowledge of curriculum,motivated,nursery experience (ages 3-4),PPA teaching experience,reception experience,SEN experience,SIMS experience,teaching assistant experience,using school software:,years 1-6 experience

qualifications

CACHE level 2 or 3,NVQ level 3