Teaching Assistants Alveston CofE Primary School are seeking two wonderful Teaching Assistants (TA) to join our successful, friendly community. We are looking for a General TA to work every morning Monday to Friday and to cover lunch supervision, for a total of 22.5 hours per week in Year 2, and a SEND Support TA for a child in EYFS. We would love to attract an experienced TA to the Alveston family, however if that's not you - don't despair! What is important to us is the right people. You may be fully qualified and experienced, not qualified yet, or you may be drawn to the role, but have not started to train. Wherever you are in your career, we would welcome applications from nurturing, caring, positive people, who share our vision and values and strive to safeguard the welfare of our children. Salary will depend on experience. The position if vacant now, so the successful candidate will start as soon as they are able. You will be someone with all the right skills to make a great Teaching Assistant: • Be nurturing, patient and empathic with children whilst able to maintain consistent and clear boundaries • Be able to demonstrate a strong ability to use their own initiative, build good relationships with pupils and establish positive behaviours for learning • Be proactive with their support, enthusiastic and imaginative • Possess strong numeracy and literacy skills • Have high expectations of children's achievements and behaviour • Have a friendly and professional nature with children and adults • Have a flexible and professional approach to work • Have a positive attitude with excellent communication skills • Be a team player, with a strong personal work ethic At the heart of its community, Alveston is a popular one form entry school just 2 miles outside Stratford-upon-Avon town centre. Being small has its advantages: we are a family! We know every child, every family and they know us. We are a friendly, supportive school where everyone works as part of a team to deliver the very best for all our children. Our mission encapsulates ‘how we do things around here’ - the way we work today and endeavour to work tomorrow: Together we all SHINE. Helping each other to Strive, be Happy, Inspire, Nurture and Excel in all that we do. We are looking for teaching assistants who will enjoy working in our dedicated and professional team and help us SHINE all the more brightly because they are with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Additional Information & How to Apply : We would be delighted to talk to you, meet you and show you our school. We are sure you will love it here, but it is important that you make sure Alveston is right for you too! All applicants are encouraged to visit school before they apply. For further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact School Office Manager Tiffany Matthews on matthews.t@welearn365.com or telephone 01789 293412. Applications by email only to matthews.t@welearn365.com Please complete the application form provided. Applications will close at 4pm on Friday 31st October 2025. Interviews are planned for Friday 7th November2025.