Teaching Assistant

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, well-organised Teaching Assistant to join our successful, small school.

This is a temporary, term time only post for 32 and a half hours per week. It will comprise of 27 and a half hours as a Teaching Assistant and 5 hours a week as a Mid Day Meals Supervisor. This post will initially run until 17th July 2026, as it is linked to specific funding. Funding is reviewed on a yearly basis.

The successful candidate will start Monday 23rd February 2026 following a successful interview and Safeguarding checks.

The successful candidate will :

• Ideally be an experienced Teaching Assistant with a proven track record, who has recent experience of a sustained and successful placement in the classroom, however training will be provided for the relevant parts of the role
• Be committed to team working and leading by example
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to follow the teacher’s plans, to aid the children in completing tasks and raise their attainment
• Be able to feedback to the teacher the children’s achievements and challenges.
• Be able to complete informal assessments and observations during lesson time and group activities
• Be able to engage, motivate and support pupils, with flair, sensitivity and with consistently high expectations
• Be able to demonstrate positive behaviour management strategies

The candidate will need a good standard of English and Maths ability (GCSE Grade C or above is desirable), in order to support the learning of our children.

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If you are successful in gaining an interview, you will be asked to join the class for part of a lesson where you will be directed by the class teacher, as well as taking part in a formal interview.