Classroom Teaching Assistant

Caister Primary Federation Caister Junior School Caister Infant School Part of the City2CoastPrimary Federation Executive Head: Gemma Smith Tel: 014493 378300 Email:   business@cpfed.org Website:  https://caisterprimaryfederation.org/ Salary - Scale C, £13.26 per hour (£25,583 FTE) Temporary until 31 August 2027 Part Time 25 hours per week Term Time plus 1 week Required from September 2026 Caister Primary Federation is a group of two coastal schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years. We require an experienced, dedicated, friendly and professional Teaching Assistant who can work effectively across the primary phase. Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and challenging behaviours would be advantageous.   Personal qualities are of paramount important, and the person appointed will be expected to display patience, enthusiasm, energy, good humour, flexibility, and reliability. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. We can offer: Full support and training from a wider team Opportunity for career progression within the Federation Personalised performance management Bespoke package of training Requirements: We are looking an for experienced Teaching Assistant who:- Can follow plans and work on own initiative Has strong relationship building skills and techniques Is passionate about helping children reach their potential despite challenges  Can communicate clearly with children and adults, verbally and in writing Has experience of working with all ages of children in primary school Is able to support a range of abilities including pupils with SEND Can work both with a small group and on a 1:1 basis with pupils Possibility to step up to HLTA Able to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines Able to maintain confidentiality Is confident in supporting good behaviour management skills  Has a desire to participate in school and Federation CPD opportunities Has a full understanding of Safeguarding Is willing to travel to other school sites as required Applicants are invited and encouraged to tour the school and discuss the role with the Deputy Headteacher, Gemma Cambridge, and should complete their application by the deadline of 12 June 2026 Please contact - gcambridge@cpfed.org to make an appointment for a tour of the school. How to apply: To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for job’ button. Completed applications should be returned to Andrea Dix - business@cpfed.org Applications must be the applicant’s own work; the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools at any stage of the application process is strictly prohibited. Closing date:     12 June 2026, 12noon  Interview date:    TBA T