Extended School Teaching Assistant

Candidate Profile

Grade 3 SCP 5, 10 hours per week, term time only plus five INSET days.

Pro‑Rata approximately £5,974 (subject to the National Joint Council (NJC) pay award from April 2026, pending agreement). Fixed‑term contract until 31 August 2027 with potential to become permanent.

Required as soon as possible; 5 days per week.

3.30 pm – 5.30 pm.

Leonard’s Primary School offers an energetic, enthusiastic and passionate teaching assistant to support our popular after‑school provision.

Leonard’s Primary School is a popular, growing school with over 240 children on roll and a governor‑run nursery.

Join our growth story and contribute to St. Leonard’s journey and development.

Our professional team strives for excellence and welcomes a safe, welcoming, creative and happy learning environment.

• Hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 or higher qualification suitable for EYFS.
• Have recent and relevant experience in a primary school setting.
• Work effectively, flexibly, and supportively as part of a team.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about working with children and the school.
• Demonstrate high expectations of conduct and act as a role model, leading by example.
• Participate in all aspects of St. Leonard’s school life.

• Responsive pupils who enjoy coming to school; well‑behaved and eager to learn.
• A welcoming, dedicated, hardworking, and supportive team of teaching, support, and office staff.
• A supportive and well‑organised governing body.
• Parental support valuing the school.
• A commitment to your continued professional development and progress within your role.

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

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the DBS. Applicants must disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions.

Shortlisted candidates may undergo an online search as part of due diligence to identify any publicly available incidents.