Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary:
- TA: Grade 10, £25,992- £27,269 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £6,797.62– £7,131.59 p.a.)
- LBS: Grade 13, £24,796 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £2,808.25 p.a.)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2026, subject to a review of the school’s budget.
Hours: 11.25 (TA) and 5 (LBS) per week
- TA: 13.00 – 15.15, term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)
- LBS: 12.00PM - 13.00, term time only to exclude INSET days (38 weeks)
- Monday to Friday
, term time only to include inset days
Closing Dates for Applications: 23/10/2025
- We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date
Interview Date: w/c 03/11/2025
The Role
Are you ready for an exciting journey in education, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference? We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and resourceful Teaching Assistant and Lunchbreak Supervisor to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting high-quality universal provision, helping to ensure that all pupils can access learning effectively within the classroom environment.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about making a difference to all children
- 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, children, and families
- Be a reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn and continually improve
- Hold a relevant Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent) as a minimum
Please refer to the candidate information pack for more information about this role.
The School and Trust:
St. Barnabas CofE Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities.
We can offer you:
What We Can Offer You:
As a Trust:
- Professional Growth: Access tailored CPD opportunities, apprenticeship programmes, and support for personal and professional development.
- Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 13 schools, you'll have opportunities for career growth and exciting challenges.
- Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise staff wellbeing with annual surveys, Wellbeing Committees, and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Financial Benefits: Enjoy excellent pension packages, a Cycle to Work Scheme, and a retail discount platform to help you make savings.
As a School:
- A Great Working Environment: Join a supportive, skilled, and hard-working team with a positive and good-humoured ethos.
- A Warm, Supportive Community: Be part of a friendly school with strong links to the church and wider community.
- Outdoor Learning Space: Inspire young minds with access to a large field, pond, wooded areas, and more.
- Loki – Our School Dog: Enjoy the positive energy of our four-legged team member, who brings joy to staff and pupils alike!
We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about St. Barnabas CofE 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.
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The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.
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.