Job Description

H2 - Point 3 - 5 Depending on experience Teaching Assistant required to start in September 2026.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a vibrant and caring school where we share a vision for each child to be cherished and have the best opportunities for an excellent education and fun-time in these formative years. Our Governing Body is seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work as a class TA .

We are looking for someone who has a range of skills and a willingness to work with enthusiasm and commitment to achieve the highest possible standards.

The position is for 30 hours per week, term time only – 08:45 – 3:15pm. This position also includes lunchtime cover.

We are looking for someone who is:

• a motivated, inspirational person with a sense of humour;
• a positive and flexible practitioner with a range of skills;
• experienced in working with children and knowledgeable of the national curriculum; is preferred but not essential.
• a dedicated team player who enjoys working with colleagues.

We can offer you:

• a friendly, dedicated and hard-working staff team and governing body;
• children who are happy, well behaved and eager to learn;
• a successful partnership with supportive parents;
• Opportunities to develop your skills through training and collaboration.

Safeguarding Statement

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.

Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.