Teaching Assistant Level 1 or 2 plus Midday Supervisor

Bilton Infant School; Rugby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive team

Positive school ethos

Job summary

Bilton Infant School in Rugby is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. The role is 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am-3.15pm, term-time plus 5 INSET days.

It is a fixed-term appointment initially to 21 July 2027, with duties to support EYFS and KS1 learners, including SEND/SEMH needs. The successful candidate will have at least a TA Level 1 qualification and experience with children aged 3–7, and will participate in CPD while helping maintain a

Qualifications

• Minimum Teaching Assistant Level 1 qualification and experience in a school.
• Experience working with children aged 3–7 would be ideal.
• Desirable Paediatric or first aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and work with groups or individuals in EYFS or KS1.
• Assist with lunchtime supervision and play activities.
• Contribute to high quality teaching and learning and uphold school ethos.

Skills

Experience with EYFS/KS1

SEND/SEMH experience

Proactive team member

Positive behaviour management

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job description

Term time + 5 INSET days 30 hrs per week

Fixed term – initially to 21 July 2027

Starting date 4 January 2027.

The Role

Bilton Infant School is a small infant school in Bilton, Rugby with an experienced and supportive staff. We are celebrating our recent Ofsted Inspection, July 2026 in which the Lead Inspector said, "You have a lovely school. You should feel proud of it" – which we are! We have a hard-working staff and community who are committed to being ‘the best we can be’.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Teaching Assistant Level 1 qualification and valuable experience. Since September we also offer Nursery provision to children as soon as they turn 3. An interest and experience in working with children from age 3-7 would be ideal. The TA role is for 27.5 hours per week – 8.45am-3.15pm. Monday to Friday with half an hour lunch break.

The vacancy is to join our team to support the class teacher, work with groups or individuals as required in either EYFS or KS1 and crucially have the skills and experience necessary for working with children with SEND and/or SEMH needs. We would like to hear from applicants who can help us to deliver high quality teaching and learning and further develop the positive ethos and values which are integral to our school community. At lunchtimes you will join our team of midday supervisors to assist in the supervision of the children within the dining hall or on the playground. The hours for this will be 2.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The salary will be between £17088 - £19532 per annum, dependent on experience.

Visits to the school are welcome along with an informal chat. Interviews to take place w/c: 23rd November 2026.

We can offer:

• A supportive team of colleagues committed to providing the best for our community
• Confident, happy children
• CPD opportunities

We are highly focussed on overcoming barriers and promoting our shared values, for children, families and staff and expect the successful candidate:

• To have prior experience of supporting teaching and learning in a school
• To be willing to undertake and implement CPD to a high and consistent standard
• To be proactive within the team
• To be positive and consistent with managing relationships and behaviour

It would be desirable if the successful candidates:

• Had previous experience of working in EYFS and KS1 classrooms
• Had previous experience of supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Has prior experience of working inclusively
• Holds a current qualification in paediatric or first aid training

Bilton Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.