Teaching Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Teaching Assistant, who would like to work with our amazing pupils and staff team? Are you someone who is prepared to challenge, support and believe in every child so that they can flourish and be their very best? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!

The hours for this post are 10 hours per week, term time only. These hours will be Monday -Friday 2 hours a day (1.15 – 2.15pm). The role is primarily based in Reception and KS1.

We have a second role being advertised for a HLTA in Reception and KS1 (8.30 – 12.30pm) that could be fulfilled by the same person.

The successful candidate will require a good standard of general education. Knowledge and experience of working with children in a primary setting is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our fantastic team of staff.

We can offer you

• A vibrant, inclusive community.
• An enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated team of staff.
• Supportive parents and governors.
• Support to develop professionally in a supportive environment.
• Pupils who are motivated learners who are keen to do their best and demonstrate the school values.
• An idyllic, rural setting.

Please apply if you

· Have experience of working successfully with children in a primary school setting (including those with special educational needs).

· Are flexible and versatile in a rapidly changing work environment and enjoy working as a team.

· Have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve and are able to motivate and inspire confidence in pupils.

· Have high expectations of yourself and the pupils you work with.

· Are willing to engage with ongoing training and passionate about professional development.

· Want to make a difference!

The closing date for applications is: Friday 12th June 2026

Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week of

Monday 22nd June 2026

You are very welcome to arrange a visit to our school and meet with the Headteacher for an informal chat. Please contact Mrs Massey, our SBM to arrange a visit.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us by 16th June 2026 then your application has not been short-listed for interview on this occasion and we are unable to provide further feedback at this stage in the process.

The short-listing/appointments panel will assess applications against the criteria set out in the person specification for the post you have applied for. When completing the application form please ensure that you address these areas in your application, particularly the essential criteria, giving examples to demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

References,

Health & DBS Clearance

All offers of employment with St. Andrew’s CE Primary School are made subject to receipt of two satisfactory employment references, health clearance and an enhanced DBS clearance.

References

Please note that references will be taken up prior to interview. If for any reason you do not wish us to contact a referee prior to interview or a job offer, please indicate this clearly on the appropriate section of the application form.

Health Clearance

If you are offered a post with us, you will be asked to complete an on-line medical questionnaire. An offer of employment will only be confirmed by South Gloucestershire Council once this assessment has been completed and confirmation of health clearance is received in respect of the role offered to you. Please note that the health questionnaires are totally confidential.

Disclosure & Barring Service

St. Andrew’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to appropriate vetting including an enhanced DBS disclosure check before the successful applicant can take up post.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

We hope very much that you will complete and return the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be detached from your application upon receipt in the office. We would wish to assure you that the form will be used purely for monitoring purposes.

Safeguarding Statement

St. Andrew’s CE 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.