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Longford Park Primary Academy
Role: Teaching Assistant (Grade 3 or Grade 5)
Hours: 9 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:15 -12:15
Contract Type: Fixed Term linked to EHCP funding until 31/08/2026 initially
Grade 5 (starting salary £5,723 )
Closing date: 5th Janaury 2026
Interview date: 9th January 2026
Start date: ASAP
We are looking to appoint an experienced and level 2 or level 3 Teaching Assistant to Support a SEN child and join our friendly and hardworking team. This is initially a fixed term contract until Aug 2026 and may extend in hours and months depending on funding.
We are looking for a teaching assistant who is:
• able to manage the academic demands of the primary curriculum, but has experience of working with SEN children 1 to 1 or children
• happy to meet the medical needs of the 1 to 1 child in care (physio, changing and feeding);
• well organised, with high expectations of pupil attainment and progress;
• adaptable, flexible and enthusiastic;
• able to show initiative
• able to work collaboratively with all members of the school community - in particular the class teachers.
We will offer you:
• a warm and welcoming school community;
• excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities
• collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust
• access to our staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provider called Schools UK
Safeguarding Statement
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and must ensure that the highest priority is given following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Baring Service and qualification checks.