At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help students thrive in their learning journey.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Blackbrook Community Primary School.
- Benefits: Full-time hours during term time with a competitive salary.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a supportive environment focused on safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and nurture their education.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and strong communication skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are searching for the best education professionals. We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our team! Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, seeks to appoint a teaching assistant. We seek to employ a member of staff who is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school and the pupils. We are looking for someone who is passionate, patient, empathetic and who has a passion for working with children to help and nurture their educational journey.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working 1:1 with pupils with a range of specific SEND needs as required
- Work to provide activities and learning such as reading and writing with small groups of pupils under the supervision of the class teacher
- Implementing adaptations to learning identified by the class teacher and SENDCo
- Work as part of the staff team to support teaching provision and pupil's learning
- Provide objective and accurate feedback to the pupil/s, helping them to extend their learning
- Support and supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes
Experience Desirable:
- Experience in education
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND needs
- Excellent communication skills and working well as part of a team
- Experience with medical support for children in school
Hours of work: Full time. Term time only. 30.42 hours a week.
Actual Salary: £17,009
Closing date: 6th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: 7th September 2026
Interview date: 11th September 2026
Start Date: September start date - ASAP
IMPORTANT Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early as we will only be able to shortlist candidates with a full application.
Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.
Blackbrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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