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Teaching Assistant

Date Posted: 05/06/2026

Closing Date: 21/06/2026

Salary: Grade D point 3 (£25,366 FTE)

Job Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027

Vacancy Type: Support Staff

Hours Per Week: 30 (8.45am - 3.15pm, 38 weeks per year)

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Application Details:

The successful candidate should be passionate about working with children; have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a calm and nurturing manner. They will also be able to encourage a growth mindset to enable all of our children to achieve their full potential, both socially and academically.

Within your role you will be expected to:

  • Support the children within the class, either individually or in small groups following the appropriate year group curriculum
  • Supervise the children during the lunchtime period
  • Work alongside the class teacher supporting learning in order to meet the individual needs of the children
  • Assist with the planning, development and implementation of planned interventions and personal support plans
  • Liaise with teachers and school staff regarding the needs and progress of the children sharing knowledge and ideas from training sessions and other school staff as needed
  • Liaise with parents in line with school policy

What you can expect from us:

  • Wonderful children who are happy and willing to learn
  • Supportive colleagues that work as an effective team
  • A supportive and motivated Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
  • A well-resourced school and a great working environment
  • Opportunities for CPD, including peer coaching and networking
  • To be welcomed as a valued member of our school community
  • Access to confidential pastoral support (Supervision)
  • Professional Growth

Additional Information

Contracted hours:       Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.15pm (30hrs per week, 30 min unpaid lunch break)

Contract:                     Part time – Fixed term until 31/8/27

Weeks per year:          38

Salary:                         Grade D point 3 (£25,366 FTE)

Salary quoted is the full time equivalent, part-time posts will be paid

pro-rata.

Important Dates

Visits to school:           Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Closing date:               Sunday 21/06/26

Successful candidates will be contacted via email

Interview date:            Friday 26/06/26

Start date:                   Tuesday 01/09/26

 

 

 

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