Teaching Assistant grade 4 and grade 7; split - Hassell Community Primary School

Hassell Primary School

Salary: £19,280 (5 hours HLTA and 25 hours TA). Term time only contract. Temporary for 1 year, may be extended.

• Support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception class).
• Take responsibility for the whole class during regular PPA and management time.
• Cover the teacher for short‑term absence.

• Hold a minimum Level 6 in Childcare and Education or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working in a Nursery or Reception class.
• Flexible, able to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent classroom practitioner, capable of supporting all children to make good progress.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and committed, with high expectations of attainment and behaviour.
• Recent experience in a school or nursery setting.
• Confidence in the new EYFS framework.
• Understanding of how children learn, including speech and language development, early reading and writing skills, phonics, and emotional/social development.
• Good level of English and Maths, with GCSE qualification graded A–C, or equivalent.
• Ability to confidently follow planning and adapt to support children’s individual needs.
• Experience delivering intervention programmes for groups and individuals.
• Team player, committed to own professional development.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Willingness to participate in the wider life of the school.
• Be a caring professional.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.