Teaching Assistant in Wymondham)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 19,314 - 20,291; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant at Wymondham College Prep School to support teachers and enhance student learning. The role is full-time, working collaboratively with classroom teachers to assist students, especially those needing additional support.

Ideal candidates should have experience with children, strong communication skills, and a warm demeanor. This is a permanent position starting from 1st September 2026, offering a stimulating environment and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with primary school age children.
• Training in various aspects of child development.
• Commitment to high educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and complement the professional work of teachers.
• Work with whole classes and small groups of children.
• Help close gaps in children’s subject knowledge.

Skills

Experience with children

Excellent communication skills

Warm and caring disposition

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Wymondham College Prep School

Salary: SCP 4 to 6, FTE: £25,185 to £25,989 per annum, Pro-rata: £19,314 - £20,291 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term Time +1 Week (39 weeks), Full Time x5 days a week (33hrs)

Start date: 01 September 2026

Wymondham College Prep School is looking to appoint a highly committed, enthusiastic and compassionate individual who has an energy and interest in not only working with whole classes of children but also working with small groups of children and/or in a 1:2:1 capacity, intervening to close gaps in children’s subject knowledge and developing their basic skills.

Our school is committed to the professional development of all staff and provides a safe and supportive environment to work in. Our TAs are part of our teaching team, all of which take part in our weekly Professional Learning meetings where we learn and train together. We are a learning community who all feel safe to make mistakes, learn and grow by loving the struggle of learning. We want everyone to ‘Try Hard, Be Kind, Be You’ and to work in the WCPS way: to ‘Wonder, Contribute, Persevere, Support’ .

The Post

We are looking for a positive, caring and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join the team at Wymondham College Prep School on a permanent basis. The role will support and complement the professional work of teachers as directed.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children, preferably primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment and have evidence of professional growth having received training in a range of different academic, SEND and social & emotional areas of child development;
• Be committed to the school’s high standards of teaching, learning and professional development;
• Be eager to learn, develop and grow in order to be an exceptional practitioner;
• Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring disposition and a good sense of humour;
• Understand the importance of an inclusive environment, supporting pupils to follow the school’s Good Choice Mantras – ‘Do the Right Thing / Make a Difference / Value Every Voice’;
• Have a welcoming, kind and nurturing manner and a commitment to professionalism.

Applications closing date: Thursday 25th June 12:00pm

Interview to be held: Tuesday 30th June

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

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