Teaching Assistant - Level 3 (KS1/KS2)

Band F

Part Time Permanent

35 Working Hours 39 Weeks per Year

Required from 01 September 2025

Park Primary School

At Park Primary School we recognise that our Teaching Assistants are vital to the success and wellbeing of our pupils; and we invest accordingly. Over the past year weve made significant strides to support and develop our TAs including dedicated weekly staff meetings targeted training opportunities and access to recognised qualifications.

We have also introduced specialist TA teams with staff developing expertise in key curriculum areas so that they can make a meaningful contribution to our whole-school priorities. If you are looking to join a forward-thinking inclusive school that recognises your role and supports your growth we would love to hear from you.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and committed team.

This role offers the opportunity to work across Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 supporting pupils in a range of ways:

Leading and delivering targeted interventions to raise attainment particularly in English and Maths

Supporting pupils with a variety of emotional social and behavioural needs

Providing whole class cover during teacher release or short-term absence

Working collaboratively with teaching staff to adapt and deliver engaging learning experiences

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

Has strong literacy numeracy and ICT skills

Brings experience of working with primary-aged children preferably within KS1 or KS2

Understands how to support children academically and emotionally to thrive

Is positive proactive and a strong team player

Has a clear understanding of safeguarding and professional conduct

In return we offer:

A warm and welcoming school with a strong sense of community

A genuine commitment to staff development including ongoing training and the opportunity to gain further qualifications

Weekly TA meetings to share ideas reflect on practice and stay connected to wider school developments

A collaborative inclusive working environment where TAs are valued and respected as professionals

The working hours during term time are typically 8:35-15:40 Monday to Friday with a 16:30 finish once a week for after school club/activities and a further 17:00 finish for staff meeting/development. 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 Monday 16th June at 4pm.

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

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.