Teaching Assistant with SMSA duties

Dundry Church of England Primary School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant with SMSA duties, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.Both roles are permanent and part-time.

Role

Teaching AssistantGrade 2, Point 4-5, £26,016 - £26,427.00, per annum, pro rata.

Actual Salary

10,572.04 - £10,739.06 per annum.17.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 12:00, Term Time plus 5 Inset days.

Role

SMSA

Grade 1, Point 3-4, £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 per annum, pro rata.

Actual Salary

£1,447.13 – £1,469.84 per annum.2.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 12:00 - 12:30, Term Time Only (no Inset days)

Job overview

We are eager to hear from you if you are a dedicated, highly motivated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with knowledge of the EYFS framework and KS1. This position involves working 17.5 hours per week (TA) and additional 2.5 per week for SMSA duties. The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic and dedicated team to deliver high quality provision and support for our Early Years/Key Stage 1 unit.

Key Responsibilities

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Support Learning

Work alongside the Class Teacher to deliver engaging activities that meet the EYFS Framework goals and KS1 curriculum.

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Foster Independence

Encourage children to develop social skills, confidence, and independence through play and structured routines.

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Environment Care

Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and organized indoor and outdoor learning environment.

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Observation

Assist in recording children’s progress and "wow moments" to contribute to their learning journeys.

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Care & Wellbeing

Provide personal care (where required) and ensure the emotional well-being of all pupils.

What We Are Looking For

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EYFS Experience (desirable)

A genuine understanding of how young children learn and the EYFS framework.

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Team Player

Someone who communicates well with staff, parents, and—most importantly—the children.

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Energy & Creativity

A positive "can-do" attitude and the ability to get stuck into messy play, storytelling, and outdoor adventures.

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Reliability

Commitment to the 8:30–3:30 schedule and the school’s safeguarding policies

Why join us?

We offer

• A supportive and friendly staff team.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A school community that values every child and every member of staff.

• The benefit of a true "work-life balance" with term-time only hours.