Job Description

The Vacancy
Salary: NJC Grade C: 24,790 - 25,584 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year from September 2025 (08:45 - 15:30 each day, 5 days per week)
Are you interested in working in a "good", thriving school? We are looking to recruit a dynamic teaching assistant to support pupils which could include supporting children on a 1:1 basis. The position will initially be based in EYFS.
The successful applicants must show:

• Enthusiasm to work as part of a team
• Ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, parents and carers
• Positive attitude and take pride in your work
• Great organisational skills
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to use initiative
• Committed to providing a high-quality service
• Awareness of the importance for confidentiality

You will work in a highly supportive team within a positive setting. High levels of initiative and flexibility are essential along with excellent communication skills.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 23rd June 2025, interviews will be held on Friday 27th June 2025.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
The Harbour Schools Partnership
The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website .
Our Vision
St. Andrew's Primary School is a special place full of learning, laughter, friendship and fun; where children feel safe, valued and respected.

• We aim to provide the best education for every individual child in a stimulating, engaging learning environment, so that every child not only realises and achieves their potential, but exceeds it.
• We aim to instill the love of learning inspired by quality teaching, nurturing every child and developing their individual strengths and talents.
• We believe that every child is entitled to enjoy their childhood free from discrimination and bullying in a safe, happy, caring environment.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity, original thinking and imagination as well as effort and achievement.
• We aim to teach the importance of moral values, including honesty, respect, trust and personal responsibility.
• We encourage parents, carers and the wider community to fully support the school community as a whole, as well as the children.

Core Values
The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:
Cherish
Nurture
Aspire
Achieve
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