🍎📚 Join our Team as a Teaching Assistant at King's Forest Primary School! 📚🍎

Start Date: 01/09/2026 or as soon as possible after this date

Salary: Grade 10, £26,824 – £28,142 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £18,707.23 - £19,626.41 p.a.\Pay award pending)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31.08.2027 subject to a  review of the schools budget

Hours: 30 per week (8:45am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break), term time only including INSET days (39 weeks)

Application Deadline Date: 17th July 2026

Interview Date:  20th July 2026

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The Role

Are you passionate about supporting SEND children to thrive?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic setting, working in a school that is oversubscribed and at the heart of its community. At King’s Forest, our children are wonderful and make us proud every day.

Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to meet the individual needs of every child within a nurturing, inclusive and creative environment. We are proud to be a joyful place to learn and work.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, play-based learning experiences in our specialist Lodge serving children with complex social/communication needs. You will support the delivery of engaging provision, working with children through both adult-led and child-initiated activities. You will be part of a specialist team who champion SEN/D children and inclusion.

Qualifications and Skills

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification.
• Has experience of working within a school setting.
• Has experience of supporting children with SEND to achieve positive outcomes.
• Is a caring, patient and empathetic individual who is committed to helping every child succeed.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and enabling children with SEND to thrive.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Fluency Duty 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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The Trust and School

King’s Forest Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family of 17 schools (13 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant schools), united by a shared commitment to creating outstanding learning environments rooted in our local communities.

Our recent Ofsted inspection (November 2025) highlighted the strength of practice within our Early Years provision and our clear commitment to giving children the very best start in their education:

“The school, with the support of the trust, has a clear vision for providing a high-quality education for children in the early years.”

We can offer you:

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
• Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please refer to candidate information pack which confirms times, dates and contact details. We also invite you to browse our websites for more information about Kings Forest Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach? This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just around the corner!

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