Salary: Scale C
- Permanent
- Part Time
- 34.25 hrs per week
- Term Time + 1 week
- Start date: September 2026
At Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and help provide high-quality support for children both within and beyond the classroom.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, inclusive school where relationships matter, teamwork is valued and children are at the heart of everything we do.
About the role
Working under the direction of the class teacher, you will support teaching and learning activities that help children engage, achieve and develop confidence in school.
You will:
- Support pupils individually, in small groups and within whole-class activities
- Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment
- Encourage children’s independence, confidence and participation
- Support children with a range of learning needs, including SEND
- Promote positive behaviour and attitudes to learning
- Assist with the preparation and organisation of classroom resources
- Help ensure pupils are safe, happy and ready to learn
The role may involve supporting children across different year groups and with a variety of educational and personal needs.
Our School
Fairstead is a vibrant and inclusive primary school where children, staff and families work together to create a positive learning community.
We are proud of our:
- Strong inclusive ethos
- Dedicated and supportive staff team
- Commitment to high expectations for all children
- Focus on wellbeing and personal development
- Continuous drive for improvement
We believe that every member of staff contributes to children’s success and plays a vital role in helping them reach their potential.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Enjoys working with children and helping them to succeed
- Has experience of working with or caring for primary-aged children
- Builds positive relationships with children and adults
- Demonstrates patience, flexibility and a positive attitude
- Works effectively as part of a team
- Can follow guidance and work under the direction of teaching staff
- Has good literacy, numeracy and communication skills
- Is committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- Friendly and experienced colleagues
- High-quality training and professional development opportunities
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- Opportunities to develop skills and progress within your role
- The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives every day
Our School Values
We are a community built around the values of: Possibility, Community, Independence.
We believe:
- Every child can achieve
- Positive relationships support successful learning
- High expectations help children thrive
- Staff development improves outcomes
- Working together strengthens our community
Closing date: 19 June 2026
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
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