Tradewind Recruitment
Teaching Assistant – Cambridge
£93 – £100 per day | Weekly PAYE Pay | Local Primary Schools | Full-Time Opportunities
Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and looking for a flexible role within education? Do you want to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable classroom experience?
Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a number of friendly and supportive primary schools across Cambridge that are seeking dedicated and reliable General Teaching Assistants to join their teams.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate looking to begin a career in education, or you have experience working with children in another setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure regular work in local schools.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
- Delivering one-to-one and small group support
- Assisting the class teacher with daily classroom activities
- Encouraging a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Supporting children with a range of additional learning needs
We offer a variety of assignments, including flexible day-to-day supply work and longer-term placements to suit your availability.
Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?
- Flexible working opportunities
- Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE
- Access to a wide network of local primary schools
- Ongoing support from your dedicated education consultant
- Opportunities to build your experience across different school settings
To be considered for this General Teaching Assistant role, you will need:
- Previous experience working with children in any capacity
- A professional, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one
If you're interested in flexible Teaching Assistant opportunities across Cambridge primary schools, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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