Teaching Assistant: To start in September 2026 Short Wood Primary School are looking to appoint 2 Teaching Assistants. One of the positions is in our Early Years department and experience in an Early Years setting would be essential for that post. The role of a Teaching Assistant in our school is to support the class teacher in the teaching and learning of children. You will also be expected to establish a supportive relationship with the children and carry out other duties which fall within the remit of the post of Teaching Assistant. This position may also include one to one support for a child with additional needs, when required. Hours 5 hours per day, Mon – Fri between 8.45am and 3.15pm with some flexibility as to the needs and opening times of the school; 1 hour lunch break (unpaid). There is also the possibility of taking a reduced lunchbreak in order to supervise part of the school lunch period for an additional paid 30 mins per day. Pay Scale: 2 £13.05 per hour (£25185 equivalent annual salary – pro rata) See job description and job Specification for more information Safeguarding Short Wood Primary School and Severn Bridges Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested and discussed at interview. As this role is in regulated activity it also requires checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006.We invite you to read our Safer Recruitment FAQs and Child Protection Policy before applying for this post, both of which are available on our school website. To Apply Application forms and further details are available below s or directly from the school on provision of an SAE. Sorry but CV’s will not be accepted. All completed application forms should be emailed to the school (office@shortwoodprimaryschool.com) The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity. Closing Date: 20/05/2026 Interview Date: 03/06/2026 Attached documents Application Form Job Description Teaching Assistant - Early Years Teaching Assistant Job Description