Job Overview
Birches Green Primary School is seeking an experienced, inspirational and ambitious Teaching Assistant (Intermediate) to join our school in September 2026. This key role shapes children’s school experiences and directly impacts the delivery of high-quality education.
Core Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Proven track record of delivering strong outcomes.
- High expectations and a commitment to raising standards for all learners.
- Plan and deliver engaging, innovative learning experiences that ignite curiosity and early development.
- Communicate effectively, and contribute positively as part of a collaborative team.
- Experience of working with pupils with EAL and SEND.
Safeguarding
Robin Hood MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to maintain a vigilant and safe environment across all our academies.
This post is considered regulated activity (or involves regular access to our school sites) and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children’s Barred List.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
In line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we will conduct an online search on all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process. We will discuss any information flagged during this process with the candidate during the interview stage before making a final recruitment decision.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy are attached. You are encouraged to read these policies prior to applying.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Terms and Conditions
RHMAT is a Living Wage employer. Includes one Staff Wellbeing Day.
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