Teaching Assistant - All Saints C.E. First School

All Saints CE First School (Inspirational Learning Trust); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

All Saints C.E First School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our school team and support pupils within KS1/KS2. The role works under the direct guidance of the KS1/KS2 class teacher, primarily in the classroom, to support learning and development.

This is a term-time only position, plus INSET days, with responsibilities spanning small-group and individual support, safeguarding, and contribution to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Commitment to supporting children’s learning and development.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, patience and a nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to help them achieve their full potential.
• Encouraging pupils’ social, emotional and educational development.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Contributing to the wellbeing and safeguarding of all pupils.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Team player

Relationship building

Patience

Nurturing approach

Job description

Teaching Assistant KS1/KS2 Vacancy

All Saints C.E First School

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our school team. The successful candidate will work under the direct guidance of the KS1/KS2 class teacher, primarily within the classroom, supporting pupils’ learning and development.

This is a term-time only position, plus INSET days.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning by:

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective learning experiences
• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to help them achieve their full potential
• Encouraging pupils’ social, emotional and educational development
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Contributing to the wellbeing and safeguarding of all pupils

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work independently and use their initiative when required
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Be committed to supporting children’s learning and development
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, patience and a nurturing approach

We Offer

• A strong commitment to your professional development and training
• A dynamic and creative curriculum that inspires and engages learners
• A caring, supportive and collaborative staff team
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young children

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity:

https://www.allsaints.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ASFS-Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Policy-2026-2027.pdf