Teaching Assistant L3

Pineham Barns Primary School; Rhodesia; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Preston Hedges Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team, supporting children across the school and covering classes when needed.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about primary education, flexible and a strong team player, with a commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to participate in training including first aid. This post offers professional development opportunities and a positive school environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about primary education.
• Passionate about developing the whole child.
• Flexible, motivated and energetic.
• Keen to work as part of a team.
• Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn.
• Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child.
• Committed to upholding all safeguarding policies.
• Willing to train in first aid.

Responsibilities

• Support children across the school and cover classes when needed.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Team player

Motivated & energetic

Willing to train in first aid

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team, who is committed to providing the very best for our children. This is an exciting role to work across our school supporting our children and also covering classes when cover is needed.

The successful applicant should be:

• Enthusiastic about primary education
• Passionate about developing the whole child
• Flexible, motivated and energetic
• Keen to work as part of a team
• Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn
• Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child
• Committed to upholding all safeguarding policies
• Willing to train in first aid

We can offer:

• A friendly, positive and dynamic staff team
• Professional development opportunities and regular training from our senior leaders
• Positive and hardworking children
• A school with a passion for delivering the highest educational standard
• An exciting, engaging curriculum enjoyed by both the children and adults who deliver it

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2026 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks. Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer.

Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website, please click the following link

Policies - Preston Hedges Trust

The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

If you have any questions please contact the school office on [phone] or email [e-mail]