Teaching Assistant

🍎📚 Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant at The Tynings Primary School! 📚🍎

Start date: 01/09/26

Hours: 20 per week, Monday to Friday, 08.30am - 12.30pm, term time only including INSET days 

Salary (FTE):  £26,824 - £28,142 per annum

Salary (Actual):  £12,471.49 - £13,084.28 per annum

Contract:  Fixed-term until 31/08/27, pending a review of staffing requirements

Application Closing Date:  29/06/26 - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date

Interview Date:  TBC

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The Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for our year 1 and 2 classes. Working mornings Monday to Friday, you will be joining a dynamic team of teachers and assistants who encourage children to always do their very best. You will play a key role in supporting high-quality provision, helping to ensure that all pupils can access learning effectively.

It would be desirable if the successful candidate held a Level 3 qualification, but this is not essential.  

The successful candidate will:

• have experience working in a primary school setting
• Be passionate about making a difference to all children
• Have good knowledge of the KS1 curriculum
• Have experience supporting children’s learning, ideally within a school or classroom environment
• Be aspirational for every child and believe that all pupils can learn – even if they haven’t learnt something yet
• Be flexible and able to adapt their practice to support effective learning
• Demonstrate strong pupil management skills, ensuring that learning continues in a calm, structured environment
• Build strong, positive relationships with colleagues and children
• Be a reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn and continually improve

Please refer to the candidate information pack, under "supporting documents" for more information about the role. ​

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

The Tynings Primary School is proud to be a founding member of The Leaf Trust, established in September 2023. The Trust is a family of 17 schools (13 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant) united by a shared commitment to excellence, inclusion and strong community partnerships. Together, we create opportunities for collaboration, professional growth and the sharing of best practice across our schools.

We can offer you:

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, allowing for practical experience and personal growth.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 17 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise your wellbeing through an additional annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, regular staff voice opportunities, and access to a comprehensive medical support package including physiotherapy, counselling, mental health services and more — all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy excellent pension scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme and access to a retail discount platform to support your financial wellbeing.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about The Tynings School and The Leaf Trust.

School Visits

Visits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the school office.

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 ‘Fast Apply’ 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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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.