Teaching Assistant - Temporary for one year in the first instance (Flash Ley Primary School)

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Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for a temporary position supporting a Year 2 class. The role involves assisting children with Education Health and Care Plans and requires NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent. The successful applicant should demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, and experience in education. Closing date for applications is 14 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children's learning in a relevant environment is essential.
• Ability to work within a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning under the direction of the class teacher.
• Use specialist knowledge to provide appropriate support to pupils.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of the New Curriculum.

Skills

Confidence

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 or above

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT – TEMPORARY FOR ONE YEAR IN THE FIRST INSTANCE

Grade 3 – FTE £25,185 Actual: £7,447

13 hours per week – 12.00-3.15pm

Monday-Thursday term time only- no inset days to be worked

TO START AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, confident, enthusiastic and hard-working Teaching Assistant to work alongside our teaching team.

This position is supporting our Year 2 class teacher with two children who have Education Health and Care Plans.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support pupils’ learning, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher
• Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs
• Contribute to the creation of an appropriate learning environment through display and classroom organisation
• To contribute to the planning for and delivery of the New Curriculum
• To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of pupil responses to learning activities using a range of assessment and monitoring strategies, providing evidence for assessment
• Within the school’s disciplinary policy, apply behaviour management strategies and techniques to manage behaviour constructively and contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities
• To support and maintain positive links between home and school by making parents feel welcome and develop links with other external agencies

The successful applicant will need to:

• be qualified to NVQ level 3 or above (or recognised equivalent qualification)
• experience of working to support children’s learning, gained in a relevant environment is essential
• work effectively within a team but also on their own initiative
• be flexible

“This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

“This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.”

For an application pack, please email Mrs King, our School Business Manager – [e-mail]

Closing Date: 14 October 2025 – 5.00pm

Interview Date: 20 October 2025