Teaching Assistant - level 1/2

WMJobs; Warwick; On-site; GBP 16,757 - 17,568; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Staff benefits portal

Auto-enrolment into a pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Job summary

A primary school in Warwick is looking for a Teaching Assistant to provide support for children both in groups and individually. This role involves working closely with teachers and special educational needs coordinators. The position is a fixed-term contract, requiring 28 hours and 45 minutes of work per week during term time, with a salary between £16,757 and £17,568. Candidates should have experience working with children and a passion for fostering learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Has experience in working with children.
• Is passionate about teaching and learning.
• Has excellent interpersonal and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing support during core learning time.
• Supporting in class and performing individual interventions.
• Preparing and managing resources to support needs.

Skills

Experience in working with children

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Positive outlook

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Teaching assistant level 1/2

We are seeking to appoint pro‑active, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team, Milby Primary School.

Overview

Providing support for both children in a group environment and in a 1:1 capacity across the school. Working in conjunction with the class teacher and special educational needs coordinator (SENDCo).

You will be responsible for:

• Providing support during core learning time for small groups and/or on a 1:1 basis
• Supporting in class and performing individual interventions
• Preparing and managing resources to support needs
• Supporting a group of children or a child on a 1:1 basis during the lunchtime period

This position is a fixed term contract with an immediate start until 31st August 2026 working 28 hours and 45 minutes per week Monday – Friday. Hours of work are 8:30am – 3:15pm (including an unpaid lunch break), term time only – 39 weeks.

Salary

£16,757-£17,568 (depending On Qualifications And Experience)

Milby Primary School is a popular school with happy children, supportive parents and dedicated staff and governors.

Key Requirements

• Has experience in working with children
• Is passionate about teaching and learning – keeping children at the heart of everything we do
• Will be part of our dedicated and supportive team
• Has a positive outlook, a sense of humour and the ability to work closely with other professionals
• Has excellent interpersonal and organisation skills

We can offer

• A welcome, supportive and caring school community with motivated children who are eager to learn
• A well‑resourced school within extensive grounds
• The support of a fantastic team of committed, dedicated staff who are passionate about education
• A strong commitment to your own professional development
• Access to our employee assistance programme – an online digital health, wellbeing and life management hub
• Access to our staff benefits portal
• Auto‑enrolment into a staff pension scheme

How to apply

Please complete and return the attached application and equality details form by the closing date to [e-mail] for the attention of the school business manager, Mrs Woods.

Closing date – Friday 6th March 2026 – 5:00pm.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 9th March 2026, with interviews taking place shortly thereafter.

Additional information

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. Posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please take time to read our safeguarding policy and code of conduct for staff on our school website: https://www.milby.warwickshire.sch.uk/