KS2 Teaching Assistant

Grade

N4 £26,016 FTE (£19,984.39

Actual Salary) Contract

Part Time 32.5 Hours a week / Fixed term until 31

August 2027 Hours

8:30-3:30 Monday to Friday Little Mead is a “joyful and vibrant place” where “pupils play, learn and laugh together happily (Ofsted 2026).” We are a primary school with the highest aspirations for every child. Our school, which includes a thriving Nursery, caters for all children from rising 3 to 11 years old. Compassion, empathy and a sense of belonging lie at the heart of our school and we are highly committed to working with families and the wider community to provide the best possible education. With a superb site featuring a playing field, forest school, spacious playgrounds, drama and PE halls and a superbly equipped EYFS, we are proud to offer our students a rich and broad experience. Our team work tirelessly to create an inclusive environment where there are high expectations for all and where children are taught to be 'on TRACK.’ We are proud to be part of Amplify Education where you will find plentiful opportunities for collaborative working on exciting and innovative initiatives.We are looking for someone who:· is a highly organised and effective classroom practitioner, who understands and can deliver consistently high-quality interventions· can work well alongside effective teachers, with flexibility to adapt when needed· can adapt and advocate effectively for children with special educational needs· has the highest expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour· can work effectively as part of a team; understanding how to get the best out of themselves and others· can motivate and inspire, supporting and promoting the vision and values of the school· is keen to develop professional expertise· is creative, flexible and has a sense of humour· enjoys working with supportive parents, experienced colleagues and the wider community

We offer

Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the TrustPaid induction and training suited to the roleConfidential access to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeFree parkingUse of the Cycle SchemePaid completion of a DBS checkFree eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension schemeHonouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority Fluency DutyThis role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.