Teaching Assistants – Primary Schools, Huntingdon & Peterborough
Location: Huntingdon, Peterborough, and surrounding areas
Contract: Temporary (with many opportunities to develop into long-term or permanent roles)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary: £95 – £120 per day (Highest-paying agency in Huntingdon & Peterborough)
About the Role
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting L3+ Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Huntingdon, Peterborough, and nearby areas. Our partner schools require both one-to-one support staff and general teaching assistants across various year groups. You will work with children of differing needs and abilities, providing support both inside the classroom and occasionally outside it.
These roles are temporary initially but many have the potential to become long-term or permanent positions.
About the Schools
The schools we work with are welcoming, supportive, and committed to providing an excellent learning environment. Working in Huntingdon, Peterborough, and surrounding villages, you will typically work school hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. There are both full-time and part-time vacancies depending on the role.
Requirements
To be considered for a Teaching Assistant position in Huntingdon & Peterborough, you should:
Have at least six months’ experience working in a school or similar educational setting within the last three years
Hold a relevant TA qualification (desirable but not essential)
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All registered staff will undergo thorough interview and referencing checks and must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
About Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s market-leading education recruitment and supply agency dedicated to the learning and development of young people. With branches nationwide, we are a trusted employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.
What We Offer
Competitive daily rates paid weekly via our in-house PAYE payroll system
Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)
Full compliance with Agency Workers’ Regulations (AWR), ensuring fair pay and working conditions
FREE professional development including Team Teach training, safeguarding updates, and webinars
Generous referral bonus scheme
Dedicated recruitment consultant for ongoing support
Equal Opportunities
Teaching Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
How to Apply
Please apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details.
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Dan Peacey
(phone number removed)
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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.
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