Teaching Assistant

Pyrcroft Grange Primary School; Ottershaw; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Ottershaw is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting teaching provision and facilitating learning for individual pupils and groups. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths or an equivalent qualification, along with an awareness of safeguarding practices. The position offers a full-time, fixed-term contract until July 2026, with ample opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. Salary is set at Support Staff Pay Scale 3, with actual earnings of £17,330.

Benefits

Generous workplace pension

Condensed school year

Ongoing training and development

Well-being support

Access to savings scheme

Free on-site parking

Occupational sick pay

Free gym access after school

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification).
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision and the development of learning for pupils.
• Facilitate individual and group learning under teacher guidance.
• Prepare and deliver specific intervention programmes.

Skills

Awareness of safeguarding children

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Continuous professional development

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale 3 (£(vertical be; Actual salary £17,330)

Benefits: Condensed school year, Workplace pension (LGPS); occupational sick pay; long service award, access to in house, external and bespoke CPD, including nationally recognised qualifications where appropriate

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Pyrcroft Grange Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Pyrcroft Grange Primary School

Pyrcroft Grange Primary and Nursery School is a one-form entry school situated in a small, dynamic community and surrounded by beautiful countryside. We are proud to be part of the Bourne Education Trust and work collaboratively with other primary and secondary schools across the Trust.

Our school council has written our mission statement قليلة:

Dream, Believe, Work, Achieve. “If you can dream it, you will believe it; if you believe it, you work for it; if you work for it, you will achieve it…”

This sentiment underpins all we do at Pyrcroft Grange, and it reflects the attitude that permeates the school.

Staff work collaboratively and the sharing of outstanding practice is at the core of the school ethos.

Details

Position: Teacher - Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full time, fixed term contract (until 31 July 2026)

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 37.2 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale 3 (£24,330 FTE; Actual salary £17,330)

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Free access to onsite gym after school

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

Requirements

• Essential
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

Our Culture

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

The closing date for this vacancy is the 26th January 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Safeguarding Statement

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a school issued Enhanced DBS check and accept the responsibility for the providing and safeguarding the welfare of all children.