Longford Park Primary Academy

Role: Teaching Assistant (Grade 3 or Grade 5)

Hours: 9 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:15 -12:15

Contract Type: Fixed Term linked to EHCP funding  until 31/08/2026 initially 

Grade 5 (starting salary £5,723 )

Closing date: 5th Janaury 2026

Interview date: 9th January 2026

Start date: ASAP

We are looking to appoint an experienced and level 2 or level 3 Teaching Assistant to Support a SEN child and join our friendly and hardworking team. This is initially a fixed term contract until Aug 2026 and may extend in hours and months depending on funding.

 We are looking for a teaching assistant who is:

• able to manage the academic demands of the primary curriculum, but has experience of working with SEN children 1 to 1 or children

• happy to meet the medical needs of the 1 to 1 child in care (physio, changing and feeding);

• well organised, with high expectations of pupil attainment and progress;

• adaptable, flexible and enthusiastic;

• able to show initiative

• able to work collaboratively with all members of the school community - in particular the class teachers.

We will offer you:

• a warm and welcoming school community;

• excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities

• collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust

• access to our staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provider called Schools UK