Job Description

Grade:

Grade 2, SCP 3 - 4

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

32.5 hours per week

Working Pattern:

Term Time

Actual Salary:

18,072 - 18,355

Interview Date:

9th July 2025



The Governors of Elm Wood Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a temporary enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistants (Level 1) to join a highly dedicated and friendly team. We are looking for someone who has particular skills in the Early Years, KS1 or lower Key Stage 2.


Hours of work are 32.50 hours per week, term time only, worked in accordance with service requirement.





The successful candidate must also be able to:


Support children who have additional and/or complex needs


Be committed to our restorative behaviour and relationships policy


Show energy, enthusiasm and creativity in approach and commitment to the learning ethos of the school.

Be willing to learn about a variety of needs and how to support them Be resilient and caring Never give up on our children Commit to CPD in line with the whole school development plans. Display open positive attitude where teamwork is valued and have excellent interpersonal skills plus a determination to work for the best outcomes for each child. Contribute to the extensive extra-curricular programme the school already offers.

Interviews to be held w/c 14th July 2025

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to

sarah.rawes@elmwoodps.co.uk

by 11:59pm on 9

th

July 2025.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.



The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.



Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.



The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.



This is a temporary contract is pending a restructure and is for 12 months starting in September 2025.