Teaching Assistant
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale 3 (£24,330 FTE; Actual salary £17,330)
Benefits: Condensed school year, Workplace pension (LGPS); occupational sick pay; long service award, access to in house, external and bespoke CPD, including nationally recognised qualifications where appropriate
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Pyrcroft Grange Primary School , part of Bourne Education Trust.
About Pyrcroft Grange Primary School
Pyrcroft Grange Primary and Nursery School is a one-form entry school situated in a small, dynamic community and surrounded by beautiful countryside. We are proud to be part of the Bourne Education Trust and work collaboratively with other primary and secondary schools across the Trust.
Our school council has written our mission statement:
Dream, Believe, Work, Achieve. “If you can dream it, you will believe it; if you believe it, you work for it; if you work for it, you will achieve it…”
This sentiment underpins all we do at Pyrcroft Grange, and it reflects the attitude that permeates the school.
Staff work collaboratively and the sharing of outstanding practice is at the core of the school ethos.
Details
Position: Teacher - Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full time, fixed term contract (until 31 July 2026)
Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 37.2 weeks per year
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale 3 (£24,330 FTE; Actual salary £17,330)
Benefits
Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Condensed school year with two week half term in October
Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
Occupational sick pay
Free access to onsite gym after school
Key responsibilities include:
Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need
Requirements include:
Essential
Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
Collaborative and innovative
Committed, engaged and professional
Advocates for equality and inclusivity
The closing date for this vacancy is the 26th January 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a school issued Enhanced DBS check and accept the responsibility for the providing and safeguarding the welfare of all children.