32.5 hours per week, One Year Fixed Term, Required: 1 September 2026
Albemarle Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive community with brilliant pupils who are eager to learn and succeed. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who shares our belief in every child’s potential and who is ready to work alongside the wider team with energy, integrity and determination to unlock it.
We champion respect, resilience and responsibility, nurture pupils who are resourceful and reflective in their learning, and value kindness, ensuring every member of our community feels valued, supported and able to thrive.
The role
To work under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff to support pupils’ access to learning and provide general classroom support. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupils’ learning, personal development and well‑being, including supporting pupils with SEND to fully access the educational opportunities available to them.
What we are looking for
- A caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant who believes every child can succeed
- Experience of working with children, ideally within the EYFS and/or Key Stage 1
- A team player who can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community
- A professional who has high expectations for behaviour, learning and inclusion
- Someone able to support children both in class and through small group or one‑to‑one interventions
- A proactive and flexible individual willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
- Strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills
- Good behaviour‑management skills and the ability to help create a calm, safe and engaging learning environment
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all children
- A reflective practitioner open to feedback and motivated to continue developing their practice
- Confidence in using ICT to support learning and classroom organisation
- A colleague who embodies our school values of respect, resilience, responsibility, resourcefulness, reflection and kindness
- Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance
What we can offer
- Happy, enthusiastic children who love learning and are proud of their school
- A caring, committed and supportive staff team
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- A leadership team who values your expertise and contribution
- A nurturing and inclusive school culture
Albemarle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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