Teaching Assistant 1:1 includes break & lunchtime supervisor duty Job Start Date: 5th January 2026 Contract Length: Until end July 2026 - end date may change as the post is linked to specific pupil’s Salary: TA2 £25,583 - £25,989 FTE pro-rata term time, plus TE Days 31.25 hours over 5 days We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. We are seeking an experienced EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will provide 1:1 support and possibly small group work within Early Years and KS1. The role will also include lunchtime and break cover. This post is suitable for an experienced Teaching Assistant with experience in supporting children with SEN (essential) Pay Scale will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. This is initially a temporary post until end of July 2026 however the contract may cease earlier as the post is linked to specific pupils. Qualities we are looking for in our Teaching Assistant: Have the ability to work as part of a team Have a nurturing, calm and positive approach to working with children Have an ability to motivate and inspire children Be able to inspire pupils and encourage independence Be able to conduct and support learning in 1:1 and small group learning situations Able to communicate effectively with a range of people Excellent listening skills Well organised and practical Sense of humour Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of pupils Able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children and parents Able to organise and deliver classroom activities Able to implement a range of Teaching and Learning strategies Further information and application form is available on our website: https://www.ashton.worcs.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/ alternatively, please contact Mrs Nichol Brown via email: nbrown@ashton.worcs.sch.uk for an application pack All interested applicants should note that Ashton-under-Hill First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and obtain medical clearance. We welcome visits to the school, please ring the school office Tel. 01386 881333 to arrange an appointment.