Westcliffe Primary School Governors are seeking to appoint a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to commence from January 2026 until 31st August 2026. There may be an opportunity to extend this contract into the following academic year.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a school which is at the heart of the community and where the community is in its heart? A school recognised as being, ‘a warm and welcoming environment for all members of the community’ and one where pupils are described as having, ‘strong relationships with the staff and each other.’ (Ofsted: November 2022.)
If this is you, then the Headteacher and Governing Body of Westcliffe Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant from January 2026.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our staff.
The successful candidate should be adaptable in their approach and able to work on their own initiative. They should be an excellent team player who is both creative and hard-working and vitally, have a good sense of humour.
We offer:
• A lovely place to work.
• Children who enjoy coming to school, love learning and behave well.
• A team of friendly dedicated staff, leadership team and governors.
• A strong commitment to staff development.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has recent experience of working in a classroom environment supporting children, including those with additional needs, and an understanding of the primary school curriculum.
• Has a minimum of NVQ Level 2 / other relevant qualification linked to the requirements of this position.
• Has a good standard in literacy and numeracy.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Promotes high expectations of behaviour through positive interactions with children and can support children with their behaviour and regulating their emotions.
• Believes that children deserve the best and are prepared to go the extra mile.
• Is calm and patient and able to see the potential in all of our pupils and be aspirational for them.
Application closing date: Monday 24th November 2025 - 12.00 noon
Interview date: W/C 8th December TBC
We welcome applications and encourage a visit to the school prior to interview. To arrange a visit, please contact the school Business Manager, Cheryl Alderson, preferably by email at: or by telephoning (01724) 861602
Please see 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.
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.