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1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Role

SUPPORT STAFF

School

Eastfield Infant School
Pig Lane
St Ives, Cambs

Headteacher

Mrs Laura Summerfield

No. On Roll

213

Job Number

69799

Closed on

30 Jun 2026

Advert

Eastfield Infant & Nursery School

VACANCY

TEMPORARY 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT
LEVEL 1B

Eastfield Infant and Nursery School is a friendly school, committed to developing the whole child and enriching the learning experience of all.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual, to join our team, as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a temporary position, working on a fixed term contract basis, 25 hours per week. The contract is currently available from 01/09/2026 – 31/12/2026.

A job share would be considered (mornings/afternoons), subject to finding two suitable candidates to successfully cover the full weekly hours.

We are seeking an individual who:
• Can support the personal development of the assigned pupil, enabling them to make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them
• Is committed and enthusiastic
• Has a drive for excellence
• Has a compassionate and caring attitude to working with children, parents and colleagues

Experience of working with vulnerable children as well as experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs would be an advantage.

We can offer:
• A supportive school that constantly seeks to improve
• Colleagues who are highly motivated and support each other
• An exciting opportunity to join our Ofsted graded ‘Good’ school, inspected in November 2024.

Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 12pm
Interviews: Friday 3rd July 2026

For further information and an application pack, please visit our website:
https://www.eastfieldinfants.org/vacancies/

Eastfield Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a check by the Disclosure Barring Service. In addition, please note in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE,2025) guidance, paragraph 221, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process, prior to interviews taking place.