Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 20 Hours a Week

Morley Meadow Primary and Nursery are seeking to appoint a skilled Teaching Assistant to join our very supportive, hardworking and successful team.

We are looking for someone who:

• is self-motivated, flexible, resilient and a team player.
• is enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the KS1 and KS2 Curriculum.
• can use their initiative in the classroom and adapt provision to meet the needs of the children.
• able to motivate, inspire and challenge children to achieve their very best and be part of a child centred approach that is inclusive of everyone.
• has a knowledge of or experience of working with children who have a range needs.
• is an effective communicator.
• is dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature.
• have high expectations and understanding of behaviour of all pupils

Applicants must have Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE and preferably an NVQ3, or equivalent TA qualification.

If you would like to discuss the role with the Headteacher or arrange to visit the school, please contact the school office on or email

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Information about West country Schools Trust key policies is available at:  (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).