Teaching Assistant Oulton First School Contract type: 27 hours per week, Term-Time only Salary: Grade 3 (SCP 4) - £24,404 (pro-rata £15,464) Closing date: Friday 7 th November 2025 Interviews: Thursday 13 th November 2025 Start date: ASAP We are looking to appoint a dedicated, caring and creative Teaching Assistant to join our school team. We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about pupils’ learning, enjoys being with children, has a positive attitude and is able to work as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team. The position will support a mixed class and support with intervention. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with young children with a range of abilities. You will need to have experience of teaching phonics and an understanding of reading progression. The care and wellbeing of our pupils is a high priority and our children are enthusiastic and hardworking. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. You will need: Recent and relevant experience of working with children across the primary age range, 3 – 11 years. Experience of working with children with special educational needs would be an advantage. Flexibility and adaptability in the role, you may be working with a whole class, a small group or individual children A desire and enthusiasm to make a difference for our children with a caring and approachable nature High expectations for all pupils To be highly motivated, have strong team work skills and be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent with passes including English and Maths at Grade C (Grade 4) or above. We can offer: A happy, vibrant and welcoming school Motivated children who are excited about their learning A supportive and committed leadership team A commitment to professional development for all staff If this sounds like you, please get in touch. To find out more or to arrange to visit the school please contact Mrs Elliott on: 01785 336515 or email: office@oulton.staffs.sch.uk Additional Information The normal place of work would be Oulton First School. This Academy is part of The Key Educational Trust and the Trust reserves the right to deploy the successful candidate to work at any other Academy within the Trust. This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a “disclosure” check under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”