Required to start immediately or as soon as possible
The governors of our school are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and energetic teaching assistant to work as part of the John Harrison team.
Experience of supporting SEND pupils is essential as this position is working 1:1 or with a small group.
This position is fixed term until 31st August 2026.
We are looking to appoint someone who:
• Is passionate about the development of teaching and learning
• Is an excellent, highly motivated practitioner to join a friendly and hardworking team
• Has a creative flair and is able to contribute in an innovative way
• Is sensitive to the needs of pupils and parents
• Has the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire our children to achieve their full potential
• Has good communication skills to work effectively with staff and parents
We can offer you:
• A dedicated and supportive team of staff and governors
• Positive, energetic and happy pupils with excellent attitudes to learning
• An exciting opportunity to work in a within an environment which strives to ensure that the provision is outstanding.
• An atmosphere that encourages innovation and creative thinking
• A commitment to CPD
Please indicate on your application form your strengths.
Visits to the school are welcomed by appointment and applications are invited from both experienced and newly qualified teaching assistants.
Applications for the post must be submitted online.
Please see the attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
We would like to thank you for your interest in this vacancy.
If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted by the school.
Closing day: 18th November 2025
Interview date: 21st November 2025
Contact details for informal discussion:
- Mrs A Skipworth (School Business Manager)
- Tel: 01469 530350
Applications for the post must be submitted online.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.