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Job role: Teaching Assistant
Salary: FMAT Band
Hours: :
Contract Status: t
Contract Start Date: 20/04/2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 31/03/26 and Wednesday 1/4/26
Closing Date: 27th March 2026, midday
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful and supportive team. You should be a positive, enthusiastic person who loves working with children, especially children with Special Educational Needs. Above all, you need to want the very best for our children and be prepared to put their needs first. Children will be at the heart of your work. You must be able to demonstrate that you understand the importance of educating the whole child. It is essential that the applicant has good English/Maths skills and should preferably hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent teaching assistant qualification.
Responsibilities may include: Supporting groups of children, a child 1:1, in achieving the lesson objective, leading groups of children or 1:1 intervention programmes. Feeding back to the class teacher, sometimes keeping records of progress and behaviour. Working with children to support any social, emotional, behavioural, personal care or medical needs.
The ideal candidate will: Be passionate and share a commitment to support our children. Ideally have some knowledge or experience working with children with SEND. Have the enthusiasm to provide personalised learning experiences to children with SEND. Have a calm, patient and encouraging manner, with an ability to make learning fun. An ability to be self-motivated and manage time effectively in order to maximise children’s learning time. Flexible and willing to support children in a variety of situations.
At South Avenue Primary, we are committed to the highest standards in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children This post is subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer.
In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
A completed self-disclosure form will be required at the point of selection for interview.