KS2 Teaching Assistant

SCP 6 £ 13.92 per hour

Oak View Academy

Closing on 16/10/2026 at 12:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Part Time/Term Time

32.5 hours per week.

Contract Type - SCP 6 £ 13.92 per hour, Term Time only, Permanent

Hours 32.5 (8:30am until 3.15pm Monday to Friday (30 min lunch)

Oak View Academy are looking to appoint a compassionate and patient teaching assistant, to start as soon as possible, to provide learning support to pupils with additional needs. Classroom. We are looking for a Level 3 qualified teaching assistant to join our team. Hours of work will be 08:30 to 15:30 with 30 minutes for lunch, working Monday to Friday term time plus 6 INSET days per year.

At Oak View Primary Academy we are proud to deliver a rich creative learning experience that enables all the children to fulfil their potential.

Our vision puts children first. When children enjoy all aspects of school and are enthusiastic, independent learners they gain the most from their education.

We believe this climate for success is delivered through the creation of an equal partnership.

At Oak View Primary Academy we have lower than average class sizes and our focus is on the wellbeing and education of our children. We pride ourselves on developing relationships with our pupils and families. Our curriculum is more than just learning, it is about opening the children's eyes to the world of possibility around them.

The successful candidate will be involved in supporting class teachers, 1:1 work and small groups of pupils with additional needs. They will also be able to deliver appropriate intervention programmes to individuals and groups. We would like a dynamic and creative teaching assistant who is willing to embrace the wider life of school and work hard to positively impact the children's mental and physical wellbeing, whilst supporting their learning.

We would also expect the successful applicant to support the class teacher. Experience delivering or supporting ELSA interventions and pastoral support programmes would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, with high expectations of themselves and the children. They will have the ability to work within a motivated team who are relishing the challenge of supporting individuals to achieve their personal best. If you have excellent management skills, the experience to understand children with additional needs and the desire to take on a new challenge, you could be the person we need.

To join us and be successful, you will need to demonstrate:

• NVQ 3 or equivalent.
• English and Maths GCSE Grade C /4 or equivalent
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
• A working understanding of attachment-aware and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong behaviour management skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children.

• Experience supporting children with additional needs, including SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with pupils, staff and families.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Good organisational skills, including maintaining records of interventions and pupil progress.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a pastoral and inclusion team.
• A calm, nurturing and patient approach.
• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, overseas police check (if applicable) health check and professional reference checks.

• ELSA qualification or relevant pastoral support training.
• First Aid qualification.
• Experience working with external agencies and professionals.
• Knowledge of restorative practice.
• Experience supporting children with anxiety,…