Job Description

Salary

NJC02 / Pro rata pay 17,793.35 p/a

Contractual hours

32.5

Hours

32.5 hours, Fixed until 31/08/2026

Job category/type

Schools/Academies

Date posted

12/06/2025

Job reference

NELC400000212

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Teaching-Assistant-Level-1.doc

Grange Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced and

exceptional teaching assistant, from September 2025, to join us on our continuing journey to pursue excellence for every child. This post offers an opportunity to work across a community to support

the provision of the highest quality teaching and learning for every child from Nursery to Year 6.



This is initially a fixed term contract but could have the possibility to be extended/made permanent in the future.



We are looking for a teaching assistant who is:


Committed, motivated and enthusiastic about making a difference to the lives of children

A hardworking, positive, forward thinking, creative individual who will inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full


potential and is able to use initiative
Someone who has high expectations about teaching and learning and continually strives to raise standards for all children by


providing them access to the highest quality provision
A commitment to actively supporting and developing the social, emotional and wellbeing of children

Dedicated to helping children to achieve with an ability to ensure accelerated progress across the Primary age range, including nursery.

Able to evidence a record of delivering high quality support


including working from own initiative and independently to deliver specific programs to support the accelerated progress form individuals/groups of children
Good levels of Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE grades A - C passes or above) and relevant qualifications for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Position.


Highly organised and flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ICT, to be able to work well as part of a team.

A willingness to plan and lead activities throughout a lunchtime

Energy, motivation and a desire to improve professionally and make a positive contribution to the school's journey towards excellence for every child.




We can offer you:


A supportive Leadership Team who will provide high-quality mentoring, support and advice

A team of skilled, experienced and enthusiastic professional colleagues whom are united in striving for excellence for every child.

The opportunity to work with happy, friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn, in a very well-resourced environment

Opportunities to engage in professional development.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers