KS1 or KS2 Teaching Assistants
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 34.5 hours per week, Term time + 5 days (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday: 08:30 - 16:30; Tueasday - Friday: 08:30 - 15:45
Salary information: Scale 3, £24,340 - £24,687 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: September 2026 or ASAP
Deanesfield Primary School is seeking to recruit Teaching Assistants with a passion for teaching to provide classroom support to start September 2026 or asap. Duties will involve providing general support for teachers, running club activities, as well as working with individuals or small groups of pupils. We are seeking applications from either graduates wishing to gain experience in the classroom before embarking on a teacher training route, or experienced teaching support staff who have proven employment in this capacity. In exceptional circumstances we will consider a reduced contract (0.8) for candidates completing a foundation degree course in education, or appropriate studies in further education.
Why join Deanesfield Primary School?
We offer all our staff:
- Attractive grounds and well-resourced classrooms and working environments.
- A happy and dedicated team who enjoy coming to work.
- Time away from children to enable you to upskill and fulfil your job expectations.
- Well behaved children who are keen and motivated to learn and do their best.
- Experienced mentors and leaders to guide you through your career development.
- A workplace where your voice is valued, and you are provided with the tools to have a positive impact on children’s life chances.
Closing date: Monday 08 June at Midday
Further information: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and eligible applicants will be invited to interview throughout the advertisement period. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a high level of applications, therefore, if you are interested please do not delay in making your application.