Contract Type: Full time (32.5 hours per week, term time only) Permanent
Start Date: 3 rd November 2025 (or earlier if possible)
The Governors, staff and children of St Mary’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant. This will initially be in Year 5.
Our pupils are welcoming, diverse and eager to learn. They require a teaching assistant who will nurture their potential, champion high standards and bring out the best in every child.
The candidates needs to:
* have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children of primary school age or NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance
* have experience of working within the Primary phase
* have high expectations for all children
* have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and kindness, and demonstrating consideration for their development as learners
* demonstrate high standards of spoken and written English
* work as part of an effective team
* carry out administrative tasks to a good standard, including using ICT
* be prepared to contribute to all aspects of school life
We can offer you:
* enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children who love to learn.
* a supportive, experienced and caring team of staff and governors.
* a vibrant, well-resourced learning environment where children are nurtured and challenged.
* opportunities for continued professional development and leadership growth.
* a school community where kindness, diversity and inclusion are celebrated.
To apply:
Please complete the application form and a personal statement (no more than two sides of A4) and email it to [emailprotected]
Recruitment timeline:
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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