Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Hours

30 hours per week, term-time only

Working day

8.40am – 3.10pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only

Grade

LPT3 (currently £25, 212 FTE. Actual pro rata salary £18, 233)

Start Date

1st September 2026 or before if available

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant to join us in our vibrant and ambitious primary school. As a school, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum that goes beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum, with many opportunities to engage with learning in a multi-sensory way. Children are encouraged to participate in the wider life of the school and within the local community. We have a specialist centre attached to the school for children with learning and additional needs. Previous experience working in a specialist environment is an advantage but not a necessity.

About our school

We are immensely proud of the caring nature of our school community where pupils feel happy and safe. Everyone works together to enable all pupils to feel that they belong and there is a positive culture for behaviour and learning. Staff are part of a dedicated, highly skilled and supportive team who are empowered by our dynamic SLT to lead and innovate. Loseley Fields is part of the collaborative Learning Partners Academy Trust, where networking and career opportunities are available. The Trust is built on partnership and thriving on local schools working together.

The successful candidate will

• be able to assist in the education and social development of pupils under the direction of the teacher
• be well organised and efficient
• demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience
• be able to engage children in learning
• be flexible and pro-active
• be able to work as part of a team
• be positive and have a good sense of humour

In return we can offer you

• a positive culture for behaviour and learning
• a hard-working, dedicated and supportive team
• opportunities for excellent continuous professional development across our 16-strong academy trust

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please use the link provided which will take you to our ATS System (SAMPeople Recruit).Safeguarding Statement

Loseley Fields 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 under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Closing date

9am, Tuesday, 2nd JuneWe reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, and interviews may be held upon receipt of applications