The role
The Head teacher and Governors of St Barnabas CE Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team working with children aged 2 to 11.
The successful candidate will work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist support in a specific curriculum/resource area.
The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications and be able to:
1. Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards through classroom support and leading on intervention programmes in EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
2. Promote the inclusion and wellbeing of all pupils
3. Set high expectations for themselves and the children they work with
4. Show flexibility and draw on a range of strategies in helping pupils achieve positive outcomes in their learning.
5. Maintain a high-quality learning environment at all times.
How to apply
Interested candidates are most welcome and actively encouraged to visit the school prior to making an application. Please visit for the recruitment pack. Applications must be submitted to the Headteacher at on approved forms only.
St Barnabas CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. Further details can be found on the. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence checks.
Key dates
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16 June 2026 12pm
Shortlisting: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Lesson observations and interviews: Tuesday 23 June 2026