Job Description

Hours: 30 hours per week 8.30-3.30

Interview date 16 July 2025

A primary teaching assistant (TA) role is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in children's education, drawing on your commitment to developing pupil learning ability and knowledge accessibility. TAs have two main roles: supporting children's learning, and supporting the main class teacher.

Working closely with class teachers, you will be helping children to expand their knowledge and play a positive role in school life. You will utilise your knowledge, creativity and listening and communication skills to help children understand the information presented. You will be able to provide varying levels of individual attention, reassurance and support with learning tasks as appropriate to children's individual needs.

As a TA, every day is different and you will enjoy variety and a challenge. As a TA, you will be:

Setting up equipment and helping to prepare the classroom for lessons, tidying up afterwards and helping with displays. Providing support to children who need additional help with their work. This can be one to one and in groups. Providing targeted interventions to help children make rapid progress Helping pupils develop independent learning skills, manage their own learning and prioritise their time. Helping the teacher with their marking and record-keeping. Covering the class when the teacher is absent (planned and reactive) Looking after children's pastoral needs, including dealing with playground accidents and caring for children who are upset. Helping with school trips, events and outings.
You will need to have relevant experience and/or qualifications in working with primary-aged children as you will be working under the supervision of the class teacher and/or SENDCo to support whole class learning, small targeted groups and/or individuals.

NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.

Have some knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Have a good level of understanding of the emotional needs of children with autism, ADHD and attachment issue

Safeguarding Statement

Walliscote Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 20,277.95 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025