Teaching Assistant

The Willows Primary School needs a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract running to 31 August 2027, in the first instance. The post supports pupils in class across a broad range of needs, building relationships and modelling clear communication, and it calls for resilience and creativity. The work is part-time at 14 hours a week over 39 weeks a year, Monday to Thursday, from 12 noon to 3:30pm.

Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check plus the right to work in the UK are required.

• Support individual pupils and the whole class across a broad range of needs
• Form quick, positive relationships with children
• Model clear, effective communication
• Judge when to give individual support and when to use wider skills in the class

• Ability to form relationships quickly
• Clear communication
• Resilience, creativity and kindness
• Judgement on when to support individuals and when to support the class

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

• Previous experience

• Self-motivated continuing professional development
• Supportive ethos where contributions are valued
• Trust to pursue innovative ideas
• Support and training offered