Teaching Assistant Job Start Date: ASAP Term time only. Fixed term contract up to and including 17th July 2026 Monday- Friday: 8.30am-12.00pm and 12.30pm- 3.15pm, 31 hours & 25 minutes per week Actual Salary: TA2 Points 5-6, £18,491.55 - £18,784.70 per annum An exciting opportunity to join the Nunnery Wood Team has arisen to support our wonderful children in our school. Nunnery Wood Primary School is a successful, multi-cultural two-form entry school. We have a team of teaching assistants who work in a variety of ways supporting the teaching and learning of the children as well as individual vulnerable children. We are seeking a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and well-motivated teaching assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team. Working under the supervision of a class teacher and our SENCO, you will be responsible for supporting children across the school as well as delivering structured interventions, group work activities and providing 1 to 1 support for our children with Education, Health and Care Plans. The role will include: Working 1 to 1 with vulnerable learners or a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan. Leading group work under the direction of a class teacher. Supporting the class teachers with teaching and learning and daily tasks. Providing supporting for 30 minutes at lunchtime. The successful candidate will need: A high level of literacy and numeracy skills – GCSE English and Maths Relevant teaching assistant qualifications good organisational skills Initiative and enthusiasm The ability to establish good working relationships with children, colleagues, and other professionals. The ability to motivate children to achieve their best and establish good relationships with their peers. A willingness to receive training / advice from other professionals, e.g. our Educational Psychologist Nunnery Wood 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. Please visit our website for an application form. Completed application forms to be emailed to: office@nunnerywoodprimary.worcs.sch.uk Please note: The school closes for the Summer break at 3.30pm on Friday 18th July and reopens on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Closing date for applications: Thursday 4th September at 9am