We are seeking to appoint a class-based Teaching Assistant to join our lovely school, work with our delightful children and to cover part of the lunchtime provision. There may also be the possibility of additional hours to provide relief cover for Breakfast Club. We would welcome applications from nurturing, caring, positive people who share our vision and values, want to help children achieve their potential and who strive to safeguard the welfare of everyone. We are looking for the successful candidate to start after Easter or sooner if they are able. We are looking for someone with all the right skills and who: Is nurturing, patient and empathic with children whilst able to maintain consistent and clear boundaries Is able to demonstrate a strong ability to use their own initiative, build good relationships with pupils and establish positive behaviours for learning Is proactive with their support, shows enthusiasm and imagination Possesses strong numeracy and literacy skills Has high expectations of children's achievements and behaviour Has a friendly and professional nature with children and adults Has a flexible and professional approach to work Has a positive attitude with excellent communication skills Is a team player, with a strong personal work ethic Relishes the prospect of being part of a community and not just a member of staff; Is committed to promoting our vision of Nurture, Nature, Knowledge and our Christian values. Himbleton CE Primary School and Nursery is a voluntary controlled, rural school with 95 children on roll (inclusive of Nursery) with a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 14. Children are taught in mixed age classes and the vacancy is for a permanent position (in the first instance) with our Year 1 and Year 2 children in our Key Stage 1 class. We can offer you: A warm, welcoming and friendly school with a strong Christian vision, rooted in theological narrative that is alive and drives all that we do; The opportunity to work with our wonderful pupils and become part of the family; A supportive Governing Body whose expectations for the school are high; An experienced and knowledgeable staff team who are committed to ensuring that our children experience the best opportunities; A supportive and engaged wider community. We would be delighted to talk to you, meet you and show you our school and all applicants are encouraged to visit school before they apply. This can be arranged by contacting our School Administrator, Mrs Stewart, on 01905 391231 or via email to office@himbleton.worcs.sch.uk We would also encourage you to look at our website www.himbleton.worcs.sch.uk to find out more and to get a true feel for our school. Closing date for applications: Friday 27 th February 2026 at midday. Shortlisting : Friday 27 th February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. Planned interview date: Wednesday 4 th March 2026. To apply, please use the Worcestershire agreed application form which is available from our website or as a paper copy from the school office. Please do not send CVs.