At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a pupil with additional needs and assist during mealtimes.
- Company: East Worlington Primary School, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Join the Local Government Pension Scheme and enjoy childcare fee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible start date and excellent team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Good English and Maths skills; experience with diverse abilities is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our support team at East Worlington Primary School. The successful candidate will support the development of a pupil in the Reception Class with additional needs. You will be tenacious and committed to supporting the needs and development of the individual pupil whilst being an excellent team player and communicator.
Previous experience of working with pupils with different abilities and knowledge of attachment based mentoring and relational practice would be an advantage. The post is temporary and will be subject to the continued attendance of the pupil and/or the result of any special needs or funding review.
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- A good standard of English and Mathematics
- Patience and positivity
- Support inclusion and be fully committed to ensuring the very best for all our pupils
- The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils
We are pleased to be able to offer the successful candidate an additional role as a Mealtime Assistant. The post involves supervising and providing support for the pupil during the lunch break.
The working pattern within the roles will be:
- Teaching Assistant Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm -3.30pm
- Mealtime Assistant Monday to Friday 12.30pm – 1.00pm
The working pattern allows for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Ideally the successful candidate will be available to start in September, but we are committed to recruiting the best candidate for the role and have some flexibility.
A full candidate pack has been published to support our recruitment which can be found on our website. All applications will be acknowledged.
Closing Date: 10 am Wednesday, 2nd September 2026
Interview Date: Friday, 11th September 2026
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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