Teaching Assistant - Flash Ley Community Primary School and Nursery
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School
TEACHING ASSISTANT
TEMPORARY FOR ONE YEAR IN THE FIRST INSTANCE WITH A VIEW TO BECOMING PERMANENT
Grade 3 - £26,427 (pro-rata) Actual salary £13,173
18.75 HOURS PER WEEK – 8.30am – 12.15PM
TERM-TIME ONLY
START DATE: 2ND NOVEMBER 2026
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, confident, enthusiastic and hard-working Teaching Assistant to work alongside our teaching team, predominantly in year 6.
The successful applicant will be required to work Monday – Friday plus 5 inset days.
Responsibilities will include:
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- Support pupils’ learning, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher
- Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs
- Leading small intervention groups
- Contribute to the creation of an appropriate learning environment through display and classroom organisation
- To contribute to the planning for and delivery of the New Curriculum
- To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of pupil responses to learning activities using a range of assessment and monitoring strategies, providing evidence for assessment
- Within the school’s disciplinary policy, apply behaviour management strategies and techniques to manage behaviour constructively and contribute to a purposeful learning environment
- Use ICT effectively to support learning activities
- To support and maintain positive links between home and school by making parents feel welcome and develop links with other external agencies
The successful applicant will need to:
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- be qualified to NVQ level 3 or above (or recognised equivalent qualification)
- experience of working to support children’s learning, gained in a relevant environment is essential
- have experience of year 6 SATS
- work effectively within a team but also on their own initiative
- be flexible
“This Authority/School is 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 and Enhanced Disclosure Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Closing Date:
Monday 5th October 2026 – 5.00pm
Interview Date:
Wednesday 7th October 2026 or sooner if a suitable application is received.
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