At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help children thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Newlands Primary, a caring school dedicated to student welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a vibrant community focused on safeguarding and child development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in teamwork and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 19738 - 20051 £ per year.
Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 6)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time + 1 Week
Actual Salary: £19,738 - £20,051
Interview Date: 9th June 2026
The Governors of Newlands School are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant (Level 1+) who:
- Is proactive and vigilant in their approach to safeguarding pupils
- Is experienced in working within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children
- Has the personal and social skills to communicate clearly and sensitively, establishing and sustaining good relationships with parents, pupils and other staff
- Is an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner
- Is caring, committed and highly motivated
- Has high expectations of all pupils’ achievement and behaviour
- Has the knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate children to learn
- Has a secure understanding of play and is able to support this at all levels
- Has a warm and friendly personality
The successful applicant will have the ability to work with children with a range of needs, including profound and complex needs, across the key stages and the curriculum.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring background check.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
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