Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade C (NJC 5-7) FTE £25,583 - £26,403 per annum. Multiple roles, Full time - 31.25hrs per week, 39 weeks per year. Fixed term and Permanent contracts.

Start: September 2026

We are looking for  well-qualified and highly competent person(s) to join our school team as a teaching assistant. We are looking at appointing multiple roles and are welcoming candidates with general TA experience as well as candidates with specific experience in Year 6.

The successful candidate should:

• Have effective literacy and numeracy skills in order to work, as necessary, with pupils across the primary age range
• Have experience of working with small groups of pupils to run interventions focused on addressing gaps in learning
• Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment
• Have excellent interpersonal skills – this includes effective communication skills and working well within a team
• Be open to advice, feedback and guidance / direction from colleagues
• Be interested in and willing to take part in CPD opportunities to extend their skill base
• Have an understanding of, or a willingness to learn, about how to effectively teach phonics and early reading
• Be supportive of the School’s Trauma Informed culture and relationships policy

We welcome and encourage visits to the school. Please contact a member of our wonderful admin team in the school office on 01752 224801 to book a visit.

Applications can be accessed from the school website.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post. Applicants invited to interview will have a social media check completed.

• Closing Date: Tuesday 9th June 12midday
• Shortlisting: Wednesday 10th
• Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2026