Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Overview

We require an energetic, enthusiastic and confident Teaching Assistant to join our Year 5 team at Lyppard Grange Primary School, supporting the class teacher each morning and providing intervention activity in the afternoons with small groups. The successful candidate will be calm, patient and committed to giving the very best support to children. Working under the direction of the class teacher and the SENDCo, they will be keen to play their part in securing great outcomes for children.

• Support the class teacher each morning.
• Provide intervention activities in the afternoons with small groups.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher and the SENDCo.
• Contribute to securing excellent outcomes for children.

• Consistently positive in their approach to children.
• A committed and enthusiastic team player.
• An effective communicator, able to inspire and motivate children.
• Able to follow directions and work under their own initiative.
• Knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum.

The Lyppard Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and verified, online checks undertaken, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Further details and application packs are available on our website: https:// Alternatively you can contact Mrs L. Norwood, School Office Manager, at LGPS Office Mailbox: , until Thursday 16th July 2026.

Closing date for applications:
Monday 10th August (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the end of the week commencing Monday 10th August 2026. Interviews to be held on a date to be agreed with the candidate.