Teaching Assistant - As part of existing Pastoral Team or as a general TA

Teaching assistant - As part of our existing Pastoral Team or as a general TA – please

specify when applying

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming village school. With a demonstrable understanding of the classroom role and responsibilities, you should possess a sound knowledge of working with, or caring for children, ideally combined with an awareness of policies and procedures relating to child protection. The successful candidate will: Have high expectations of the children both in terms of achievement and behaviour and be committed to raising standards. Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently using their own initiative. Have experience of delivering Mathematics and Literacy intervention programmes. Be able to motivate and inspire children. Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents. Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills. Be able to improve learning outcomes with groups and individuals. Have experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour Have experience of working with children on a 1:1 basis We can offer: Motivated and enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who deserve the very best opportunities. An excellent building with good facilities. Supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community. Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please call the school to arrange a mutually convenient time. Closing date: 26th June 2026 Interview date: Wedneday 1st July Completed applications should be emailed to: k.suggitt@gildersomeprimary.org.uk Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting

the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all

staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in

education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks

(where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions,

reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

(Exceptions) Order 1975.