Teaching Assistant

Job Description

We are looking to appoint an outstanding teaching assistant who will be able to contribute to raising standards of student attainment by providing a high level of support within the EYFS classroom, although flexibility may be required on occasions to cover other years.

Responsible to: Headteacher

Hours: 11.25 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (Monday to Friday 1pm – 3.15pm)

Salary: Grade E salary point 4-5. (Salary to be pro rata based on full time equivalent salary £24,404 – £24,790)

This position is initially until 31st August 2025, but this may be extended with the possibility of increasing to 27.5 hours per week from September 2025.

What We're Looking For

• If you relish: working with inquisitive minds
• building positive, supportive relationships with children
• being part of a team
• If you want to be part of: a happy, successful school
• a friendly, supportive team
• If you can offer: a marvellous creative mind
• a hardworking committed attitude
• professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm
• GCSE Level English and Maths
• childcare qualifications

What We Offer

• Great working conditions
• Appropriate training
• Super, well-behaved children

How to Apply

For an application pack please email our School Business Manager, Mrs Gail Brealey at [contact hidden] or download the information from our website www.walgraveschool.org

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: 9am on Friday 16th May 2025

Interviews: TBC

Start date: ASAP

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Downloads

• Teaching Assistant Advert.pdf
• Teaching Assistant Job Description.pdf
• Teaching Assistant Person Specification.pdf
• Support Staff Application Form.pdf