Salary: NJC Grade C: £25,583 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working Pattern: This is a part-time, fixed term position working 27.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 (08.30 - 15.10 Monday to Friday).
We are seeking a kind, caring and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and help deliver the very best for our wonderful children.
About you:
Can you help to give me the best quality of life within my abilities, and help me learn and develop, and enjoy as many things as possible?
Are you a dynamic, creative, extra special person who wants a role that will give you as much as you give me? Do you have skills in working with a child with complex physical and communication needs?
You will be kind and nurturing and will show reliability, good teamwork and commitment to working with me, working within my school and helping me access the curriculum. You will be given training by specialists and therapists to teach you how to get the best out of me.
This post includes provision of personal care. You will be working alongside a second one to one.
About me:
I am a young child with cerebral palsy and I live with my lovely family and I attend school, currently in Year 4. I need help with my daily living including personal care, with playing and learning and accessing activities, and with daily therapy exercises to help me develop to my greatest potential. You will work on a 2:1 basis with me in the classroom along with the Teacher and other staff.
Training will be given for this role.
If you think you are the right person for this job, please apply to work with me.
The successful applicants must show:
* Enthusiasm to work as part of a team
* Ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, parents and carers
* Positive attitude and take pride in your work
* Great organisational skills
* Flexible approach to work
* Ability to use initiative
* Committed to providing a high-quality service
* Awareness of the importance for confidentiality
* You will work in a highly supportive team within a positive setting.
* High levels of initiative and flexibility are essential along with excellent communication skills.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 20th October 2025, interviews will be held on 23rd October 2025.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.