Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant, (32.5 hours) 
Permanent – Term Time Only 
(Part Time Hours could be considered) 
Salary (starting) - PCD5 FTE £25,989  Actual £19,874
Starting: As soon as possible 

Post Details: 
We are seeking to appoint up to 2 permanent Teaching Assistants to provide additional support in our school.  

We are looking for someone who is: 
•    Level 2 or 3, or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area. 
•    Caring, motivated, well organised and committed to supporting the learning, care and development of children across the school. 
•    Fully committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, with a clear understanding of their responsibility to promote children’s welfare at all times. 
•    Able to act as a positive and nurturing role model, with high expectations for all children and a strong commitment to inclusive practice. 
•    An effective communicator, able to build warm, trusting relationships with young children, colleagues and parents/carers. 
•    Patient, resilient and flexible, with the ability to respond calmly and sensitively to the emotional and developmental needs of children. 
•    Able to work effectively as part of a team, following direction from the class teacher while also using initiative to support learning and care routines. 
•    Enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about learning, with a genuine interest in helping children 
•    Able to develop confidence, independence and curiosity. 
•    Willing to undertake Paediatric First Aid training and further training as required. 

The successful candidate will be able to: 
•    Support teaching and learning across the school, including working with individuals, small groups and during whole-class activities. 
•    Assist with the planning and delivery of engaging, learning experiences in line with the curriculum. 
•    Observe children’s learning and development and provide clear feedback to the class teacher and/or SENDCo to support assessment and next steps. 
•    Support children’s wellbeing and emotional needs in a respectful and age-appropriate manner. 
•    Support children with personal care including toileting, changes, intimate care and feeding in line with school policies. 
•    Contribute to daily routines and wider school responsibilities, including playground duty. 
•    Attend relevant training to support children with additional or specific needs. 
•    Participate fully in staff meetings and contribute positively to the wider life of the school. 
•    Support the preparation to support learning across all areas of the curriculum. 
•    Support children with SEND and additional needs, implementing agreed strategies as individual targets under the direction of the teacher and SENCO. 

Safeguarding 

Pennine Way Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check with barred list check and all other relevant pre-employment checks. 

Visits to school are welcomed. Please ring the school office on 01228 598978 if you 
would like to book a visit. 

If you require further information and an application pack please email  [email protected] 

Applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] 

Closing date: 18th September 2026 at 12 noon 
Interview: TBC