Teaching and Learning Assistant
Required for November 2026
NJC Scale 4, Point 7 – Point 10 (dependent on experience)
Temporary and part time: 19.5 hours per week (8.30am – 3.30pm, 3 days a week, 39 weeks per year)
We are offering a wonderful opportunity to the right person to become an integral part of our exceptional community of children and adults.
The Russell School wishes to appoint an inspirational, talented and hardworking early years teaching and learning assistant who is ready to make a difference to our children.
The Russell School is an extremely popular and very successful one-form entry primary school with a warm and caring ethos. We are searching for a passionate and dedicated person to join our staff team.
We require someone who is:
- Experienced in working with children across KS1 and KS2
- Able to work with children with a range of additional needs
- Able to manage the behaviours which often accompany such needs
- Willing to work closely with staff and professionals as part of our class and staff teams
- Able to communicate with all members of the school community
We offer:
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn, behave well and love their school
- A dynamic, talented and fun staff team who are committed to our children
- A mentor to support your start with us at The Russell
- A welcoming school community with a strong values-led ethos
- Highly supportive parents and Governing Body
- A beautiful new building ready for learning in the 21st Century
- The experience of being co-located with a progressive Special Needs school
This will be a temporary post linked to EHCP funding.
The Russell School is wholly committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of all children; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and Barred List checks will therefore be required. References will be requested prior to interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of our selection process.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th October at 5pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 15th October
Interviews will take place w/c 19th October
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
We are very proud of our school and would love to show you around. Visits to the school are highly recommended.
The Russell School is wholly committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of all children; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and Barred List checks will therefore be required. An online search will also be carried out as part of our selection process. References will be requested prior to interview.