Teaching Assistant in Early Years

Required for September - 5 days per week term time only

Pro rata Actual Salary Grade 3 scp 5 £18,789 - scp 6 £19,088

32 hours 30 mins per week (8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday) includes 30 min unpaid lunchbreak

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistant to work as part of a team supporting individuals and whole-class groups.

The successful applicant will:

• Have some experience in working with early years children with SEND
• Be an inspirational and reflective practitioner
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to make a positive contribution to a supportive team
• Be committed to social inclusion
• Be enthusiastic in order to motivate children to reach their full potential whilst providing support and challenge.
• Has a good standard of Maths and English
• Ideally have a relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning in children, or early years

We offer:

• A nurturing ethos for all
• An inclusive, friendly team
• Motivated, engaged children
• A successful and happy school where our staff thrive
• A programme of welfare benefits for staff

Please note due to summer closure, shortlisting and interviews may not take place until September 2026.

We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

To start: As soon as possible in September 2026 (once DBS checks and pre-employment checks have been undertaken)

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and online check. Further details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.