Teaching Assistants - Primary Schools in St Ives, St Neots, Huntingdon, Peterborough & Surrounding Villages

Salary: £95-£120 per day (Highest‑paying agency in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough)
Hours: 08:30-15:30, Monday-Friday
Contract: Full‑time & Part‑time | Temporary with long‑term & permanent potential
Start: Ongoing
Agency: Teaching Personnel - The UK's #1 Education Recruitment Agency

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support our partner Primary schools across St Ives, St Neots, Huntingdon, Peterborough, and surrounding villages.

Schools are looking for:

1:1 Support Staff for children with additional or specific needs
General Classroom TAs across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
Flexible support roles offering a mix of in‑class support and small‑group/withdrawal work
Most roles begin on a temporary basis, with many progressing into long‑term or permanent positions for the right candidate.

About the Schools

Our partner schools are warm, welcoming and highly supportive, offering a collaborative environment where staff are valued. Work is available every day, with full‑time and part‑time vacancies depending on your availability and experience.

Requirements

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

At least 6 months' experience working in a school or similar educational/care setting (within the last 3 years)
A TA qualification (desirable but not essential)
A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
Willingness to undergo necessary safeguarding checks
All successful applicants must hold, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

At Teaching Personnel, safeguarding is paramount, and we ensure all staff meet strict vetting standards.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

As a valued member of our team, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to eligibility)
Pension contributions
Fully compliant with AWR regulations
FREE professional development, including:

Team Teach
Safeguarding & Child Protection updates
Behaviour management webinars

Generous refer‑a‑friend bonus
A dedicated consultant (Dan Peacey) offering ongoing support and guidance

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the market‑leading education recruitment agency, supporting Primary, Secondary and SEND settings nationwide. We are committed to improving outcomes for young people and providing schools with exceptional staff.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your CV via this website.

For more information or an informal chat, contact Dan Peacey:
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website