Teaching Assistant

Part of the Kingfisher Schools Trust     Tel: 01493 653908   Email:  recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk Salary:  Grade D5, £19,244 actual pa (£25,583 FTE) Permanent  Part Time   32.5 hours per week   Term Time plus 1 week   Required for 22 June 2026   Southtown Primary School is a welcoming school who aim to nurture, encourage and develop our students throughout their primary education.  We provide a broad and balanced curriculum designed to provide our pupils with sufficient knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life.  Our children are encouraged to value not only themselves and their independence, but also to respect and celebrate the opinions, achievements and cultures of others.  We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team.  This is a permanent role for 32.5 hours per week, term-time plus one week (39 weeks) per year.  This role requires a patient, dedicated, positive individual who is passionate about working with children.  Experience in a similar role and flexibility to work across the school would be a distinct advantage.   You will:   Be able to meet the needs of children, including those with a variety of Special Educational Needs, under the direction of a teacher or HLTA  Be able to form positive relationships with children, staff and parents  Have high expectations of behaviour, effort and attitude and the necessary strategies to promote these qualities  Have recent experience of working in a primary school  Enjoy working as part of a team  What we offer:   A supportive leadership team  A welcoming team of colleagues  Wonderful pupils who make everyday a pleasure  As part of Kingfisher Schools Trust, you will receive a wide range of benefits, including:  Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development  Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College  Pension scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contribution  Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice  Shopping and leisure discounts  Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme  Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme  If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact - recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk How to apply   For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our recruitment website for further information and to apply via the online application form.  Please submit your applic