Teaching Assistant TA 1 x Fixed Term Contract From 3 rd November 2025 – 20 th July 2026 27.5 hours per week. TTO 39 weeks per year Band F SCP 7-10. £16,579.87 - £17,671.89 per annum (actual) About Us & The Role At Race Leys Infant School, we cater for children from 4 years to 7 years. We are a happy, forward thinking school, passionate about ensuring all children have access to the highest quality education in a safe and stimulating environment. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team to work with small groups of children with special education needs. The role will also include ½ hour per day of lunchtime cover to supervise our children with safe, purposeful and creative play during the lunchtime break which will help support positive behaviour over the lunchtime period. This is an exciting time to join the Race Leys Infant School family who are on their journey to improving learning opportunities and provision for the children. Our school community deserves the absolute best and our Co-Headteachers and staff have been on a rapid school improvement journey. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to help all of our learners thrive. If you are a great Teaching Assistant and have a desire to make a difference in the lives of our children, please apply. The contract is to commence as soon as possible and will be fixed term to run until 20 th July 2026 in the first instance. It is term time only with 3 remaining teacher training days this academic year (39 weeks in total). The hours will be 27.5 hours per week, 8.40am – 3.10pm, Monday – Friday. Key Requirements: We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who: Holds a recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 teaching assistant qualification (or equivalent) and have undertaken other appropriate training or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills. Has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Ideally has experience of working in a primary school. Is able to support the class teacher in meeting the needs of all children. Is able to work with individuals and small groups of children. Is able to plan programmes of work for focus groups of pupils under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO. Is motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable. Can show initiative and is able to work as part of a team. Has excellent communication skills. Experience of supporting SEND students would be an advantage but is not essential. In return we can offer: Children who are eager to learn. A forward-looking school with high expectations of all. A welcoming, supportive and committed staff team. A positive and encouraging environment in which to work and learn. Opportunities to develop professionally. Relevant Allowances None How to apply/ Additional Information Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For queries in regards to this post, please contact our Co-Headteachers, Jen Langtree and Louise Duncan at admin2614@welearn365.com The application pack is available to download from this site or can be requested from the school office (email admin2614@welearn365.com, Tel 024 76312221). Completed application forms to be sent and marked for the attention of Mrs L Grant, School Business Manager Race Leys Infant School Hurst Rd Bedworth CV12 8AD Or emailed to admin2614@welearn365.com Please note we do not accept CV's and will only accept the Warwickshire County Council school application form. We only accept applications made directly to school by candidates via our application process and not via recruitment agencies. Closing Date is Wednesday 15 th October at 9.00am and shortlisting will take place shortly afterwards. Interviews will take place on Monday 20 th October in the morning. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted further and invitations will be sent by email so please ensure you provide an email address in your application to be contacted on should you be shortlisted. RACE LEYS INFANT SCHOOL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, a barred list check and Disqualification Declaration. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The job role you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).