Temporary Teaching Assistant

20-25 hours per week (to be agreed) – term time only

Required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a temporary part-time Teaching Assistant to join our excellent team.

The position will be reviewed at the end of the summer term 2027.

We are a small primary school with mixed-age classes. We have a successful and dedicated team who have a direct impact on children's learning and provide them with skills for life.

We are looking for the right candidate to support a child who has an EHCP. Support will be 1:1 as well as small group work to deliver the required support and interventions.

• Experience of working within a primary setting.
• Experience of planning and running intervention programmes.
• A knowledge of working with SEND children.
• An active member of a whole school team.

• Be caring, enthusiastic, dedicated and well-organised.
• Take advice from other professionals and apply this in their work.
• Be able to work well in a team.
• Have high expectations for pupils’ work and behaviour.
• Be keen to develop their skills in supporting a child with SEND.

• A supportive and friendly staff team.
• Excellent support from parents and Governors.

The applicant should have a patient approach and be able to use their own initiative. Flexibility and creativity will be required to meet individual needs. The applicant should function effectively as part of a team and be able to make practical use of ICT.

20-25 Hours per week term time only (to be agreed)

Required ASAP

Foxton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is a regulated activity and an enhanced DBS check will be required.