Teaching Assistant Part- Time

Hinchley Wood Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in England is seeking a passionate Part-time Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and development. This role involves working with small groups to enhance academic progress and confidence. The ideal candidate will have SEND experience, a flexible attitude, and strong interpersonal skills. Salary for this term-time position is £11,496 annually for 20 hours a week, with benefits including professional development support and pension contributions.

Benefits

Family-friendly term time working

Competitive salary and annual performance progression

Professional development support

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Personal business day

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with children in educational settings.
• Commitment to creating engaging learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of play-based and practical sessions for children.
• Help children with academic progress and build confidence.

Skills

SEND experience

Ability to connect with children

Flexible attitude

High expectations

Job description

Overview

Part-time Teaching Assistant (TA)
8:30am – 12:30pm | Monday to Friday
Temporary – One Term

At Hinchley Wood Primary School, we are developing our provision and have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (TA) to join us as part of a pilot project for the Autumn 2025 term.

The successful candidate will work with an HLTA, supporting the delivery of bespoke play-based, practical, or catch-up sessions for small groups of children, helping to support both academic progress and build confidence in a nurturing environment.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual who demonstrates high expectations, with a flexible attitude and a commitment to creating engaging learning opportunities that support the development of the whole child. SEND experience along with initiative, and a strong ability to connect with children are essential. Please refer to JD for the full person specification and role requirements.

At HWPS, our children are enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a love of learning. This was highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection (March 2024), which also praised our approach to staff development and SEND support.

“Workload and well-being are carefully considered. Training opportunities, in school and across the trust, ensure that staff expertise is routinely developed.”

This is a great time to join our school and our growing Trust as we shape a new era of development and growth so that all children can reach their full potential.

We offer

• Family-friendly term time working
• Competitive salary and annual performance progression
• Professional development support
• Two weeks’ autumn half term
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Personal business day

The successful candidate will be well supported, working alongside a passionate and committed team. The working pattern for this role is 8:30am–12:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. Actual starting salary for 20 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks) is £11,496 p.a.

Application deadline: Friday 10th October 2025 (9am)

Early enquiries and applications encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert deadline.

Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership (HWLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff, Trustees and Governors have also established a code of conduct which applies to all members of the school community.