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Springfield Primary Academy is seeking a self-motivated, caring Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support individuals and small groups across the primary age range and to assist with our After School Club activities.
Under the guidance of teaching staff, you will implement planned work, deliver PPA sessions, help prepare resources and may supervise whole classes during short-term absences to keep pupils on task.
Location Springfield Primary Academy
Basis Term time only
Job profile for Teaching Assistant - Level 3 - Springfield Primary Academy
Springfield Primary Academy 21/09/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Salary £22,318 - £23,184NJC6-7 Contractual hours 36.75 Basis Term time only Hours 9.00am – 3.30pm 2 days per week 9.00am – 5.45pm 3 days per week to cover After School Club.We welcome job share applications. Candidates applying for a job share must be able to work 1/2 After School Clubs. Job category/type Education, Schools/Academies Date posted 01/09/2026 Job reference NELC400000781 Attachments Springfield Application Pack - TA Level 3 FT.docx
Springfield Primary Academy are wishing to appoint a self-motivated, caring and enthusiastic person to work across the primary age range, providing support for individuals and small groups, and cover supervision when necessary and to support in the development and running of our After school club.
Duties will include:
To work under the guidance of Teaching staff to implement agreed work programmes with individuals / groups both within and out of the classroom. This may include the use of detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the Teacher in the whole planning cycle and with the management / preparation of resources.
The post holder will deliver PPA sessions as timetabled.
The post holder may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of Teachers, when the primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.
As Cover Supervisors, the post holder will need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities.
To support in the daily running of the After School Club, working with the team to ensure and provide care, play opportunities and activities in a homely, nurturing and safe environment, with regard to the individual development needs of the children.
In return, we can offer you;
A chance to be a part of a thriving and happy school
A dedicated team of supportive colleagues who are passionate about the pupils in their care;
An ethos of high expectations and mutual respect where each pupil and adult knows they are valued and well cared for.
For any enquiries about the position please contact – office@springfieldacademy.net
Springfield Primary Academy is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare of Children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We follow Safer Recruitment practices and will ensure that our recruitment and selection process reflect this commitment. All ID and qualification checks will be made prior to appointment. Online searches may be conducted for all short-listed candidates (this is to reflect paragraph 226 of Keeping Children Safe in education 2024). All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people and expectthe same commitment from all staff and volunteers
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