Teaching Assistant - Level 3

This position is term-time only, 38 weeks per year, salary scale points 7 - 11 (£26,403 FTE to £28,142 FTE) depending on experience, the working hours are 8.45 am - 3.15 pm (0.5 hours for lunch). September 2026 start. Ridgefield Primary School is small one form entry school in Cambridge with approximately 210 pupils, and we also benefit from a 26-place nursery. We have a team of committed staff that make learning fun and exciting and they reflect the very best of classroom practice and quite simply enjoy their profession, this is an opportunity to come and join our team. The ideal candidate will: Support the teaching and learning of children across the school Support the class teacher in managing classroom dynamics and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment Have worked previously as a Level 3 teaching assistant Have experience of working with SEN children Have experience of working on a 1:1 basis Enjoy working with children Have high expectations of children and themselves Be flexible, creative and upbeat Be a team player who collaborates well with staff, families and the wider community Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrates a high standard of both spoken and written English We can offer you: A forward looking, outward reaching school with great opportunities to learn alongside others and share good practice A friendly, supportive team of staff and governors Enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life A friendly and supportive school community Candidates are most welcome to discuss the position with us in the first instance please email office@ridgefield.cambs.sch.uk visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, to arrange a visit please contact the school office. Ridgefield Primary School 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. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates. ​​Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, overseas police clearance if applicable, a medical questionnaire and two satisfactory references..