Primary Teaching Assistant

Hours

27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

• 22.5 hours as Teaching Assistant
• 5 hours as Midday Meals Supervisor

Working Hours: 09:00 – 15:30, Monday to Friday (with a 1-hour lunch break)

• Support children both in the classroom and on an individual basis, particularly those with additional needs.
• Supervise children during playtimes and lunch breaks.
• Provide assistance with physical activities, including swimming and PE.
• Help manage challenging behaviour in a calm and positive manner.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and fellow team members to deliver a high standard of education.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment to ensure all children can reach their potential.

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs, is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work flexibly.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and achieving the best outcomes for students.
• High expectations for learning and a passion for promoting inclusion and helping children overcome barriers to education.
• Ability to be flexible in meeting the needs of the children and the school.

• A supportive and dynamic team of professionals.
• Access to creative and innovative teaching approaches.
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration across the school.
• A commitment to achieving the best for every child.

• This role involves regular contact with children. An Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required.
• The successful candidate will undergo a health check and reference verification.
• The post is permanent and subject to a satisfactory probation period.
• We are an equal opportunities employer.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a thorough recruitment process, including DBS checks, medical assessments, and satisfactory references.