Job Description

Permanent Full Time Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 1

JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST

Wath C of E Primary School

Salary details:

TA Band D SP 5-6 (24,790.00 - 25,183.00)



SMSA Band B SP 3 (24,027.00 - 24,027.00)

Hours:

TA 27.5hrs/ SMSA 5hrs per week, 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday Term time only

Job details:

Teaching Assistant

To commence:

October 2025



Wath Church of England Primary is successful, warm and nurturing school which is part of the James Montgomery Academy Trust. Aim higher, shine brighter is the school's motto and this reflects our aspirations for children, families and staff.



This is some of the fantastic feedback from Ofsted in the good inspection of April 2025.



"Pupils are happy at this warm and inclusive school. The school's values underpin the positive way that pupils relate to one another. Pupils are kind and polite. They make everyone feel welcome in their school. Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend well. They appreciate and contribute to the positive atmosphere throughout school and enjoy strong relationships with adults."



Wath C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a well-motivated, excellent, committed teaching assistant to support within a classroom.



We are seeking:-


An excellent practitioner who is competent in literacy and numeracy and holds relevant teaching assistant qualifications.

Has experience of working within a school setting or nursery setting.

Is able to work as part of a team in a lively learning environment.


Duties will include:-


Enhancing learning with children during whole class teaching

Closing learning gaps with groups of children

Assistance for teachers including administrative tasks, preparing resources, displaying work, organising the classroom, play time duties etc.

Supporting the social, emotional and health needs of all children.






Application form



Please send completed application forms to school@wce.jmat.org.uk



Telephone enquiries should be made directly to the school on 01709 760471



You will join a wonderful team of staff committed to enhance the learning of all pupils and to help the children become responsible future citizens. The staff team care greatly about the children and supporting each other. The children are fantastic.



This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Closing date for applications: 18.09.25 at 12pm

Interviews/Selection Process: WC 22.09.25

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