Teaching Assistant - Level 1 Fixed Term

Band C

Part Time

33 Working Hours 39 Weeks per Year

Fixed Term from 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2026

Park Primary School

At Park Primary School we know that every member of staff makes a difference - and our Teaching Assistants are no exception. Were proud of the support team weve built and are committed to developing every individual through weekly staff meetings access to training and qualifications and close support from experienced colleagues.

We are now looking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant (TA1) to join our warm inclusive and forward-thinking team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the start of their career in education - whether youre newly qualified returning to work or simply passionate about working with children.

We welcome applicants with an interest in Early Years Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 and we are particularly interested in candidates who want to grow their skills in supporting children with communication needs behaviour SEMH or additional learning needs.

The successful candidate will:

Be enthusiastic reliable and ready to support childrens learning and wellbeing

Have experience working with children (in a school childcare or voluntary capacity)

Be committed to inclusion and willing to support children with additional needs

Be keen to learn and grow within a supportive and experienced team

Be able to build warm professional relationships with pupils and staff

Work flexibly using initiative while following guidance from the class teacher

Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

In return Park Primary School offers:

A nurturing environment where staff and pupils are valued

Weekly TA team meetings and access to training tailored to your role

Opportunities to progress to TA2 or TA3 level through in-school development routes

A positive and experienced team who will support your journey

-A school that is committed to inclusion wellbeing and professional learning

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The working hours during term time are typically 8:40-15:30 Monday to Friday with a 17:00 finish for staff meeting/development once a week. A personalised timetable will be issued annually. You will also work the five inset days across the year for targeted CPD activities.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Tuesday 17th June at 4pm.

Please contact our Business Manager Helen Tickell on 0 ext. 4 to book a place.

Application forms and supporting letters detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria within the Person Specification should be emailed to CVs will not be accepted.

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

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex race or disability.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education as part of our pre-employment due diligence we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This will include social media websites and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.