Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Inspire Young Minds. Shape Futures. Make Every Day Count.

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you want a role where no two days are the same and where your support can make a genuine difference to a child's future?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and ambitious team at Bowling Park Primary School
. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position until 31 August 2027
, offering the chance to play a key role in supporting children to succeed both academically and personally.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed individual who believes that every child can achieve their full potential. Working alongside teachers and support staff, you will help create an engaging, nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.

As a Teaching Assistant at Bowling Park Primary School, you will be at the heart of children's learning experiences. Your role will involve supporting teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom, helping pupils to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils individually, in small groups and within whole-class learning activities.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences across the curriculum.
• Providing targeted support for pupils who may need additional help to access learning.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, participation and engagement in lessons.
• Helping children develop socially, emotionally and academically.
• Preparing and organising learning resources and classroom environments.
• Promoting high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Supporting pupils during break times, educational visits and wider school activities where required.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and helping to maintain our positive and inclusive culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has a positive outlook and is committed to making a difference to children's lives every single day.

At Bowling Park Primary School, we are proud of our diverse and vibrant school community. Our children are enthusiastic, resilient and eager to learn, and our staff are passionate about ensuring that every child receives the very best educational experience.

We are committed to providing a rich, broad and stimulating curriculum that nurtures curiosity, creativity and ambition. Our pupils are encouraged to become confident, respectful and successful learners, supported by staff who genuinely care about their wellbeing and achievements.

As part of Exceed Academies Trust
, we benefit from strong collaboration, high-quality professional development opportunities and access to a network of expertise across the Trust. We are committed to investing in our staff and creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

If you're looking for a school where teamwork, inclusion and ambition are at the heart of everything we do, Bowling Park Primary School could be the perfect place for you.

To learn more about our school, please visit

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their potential.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring excellent progress and outcomes for pupils.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.
• Have high expectations of learning, behaviour and personal development.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and building strong relationships.
• Understand effective strategies to support learning and raise achievement.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Share our values of inclusion, aspiration and excellence.

• Enthusiastic, friendly and welcoming children who love learning.
• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• Strong leadership and support from the Exceed Academies Trust central team.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Fantastic outdoor learning facilities.
• A positive and inclusive school culture.
• A healthy work-life balance.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free on-site parking.
• An excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants…