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Learning Support Assistant (TA) Part time

Wolvey CofE Primary School, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3LA

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 13 hours Monday - 08.30-15.30 (30mins lunch) Friday - 08.30-15.30 (30mins lunch)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Autumn 2026 term
• Pay scale: D4-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

BROAD DESCRIPTION:

Assists teaching staff in the development and education process of pupils and with pupil care, support and supervision.

The post receives direction from and is accountable to the teacher.

Responsibility for others:The post has some impact on the well-being of individuals or groups (ie physical, mental, social, health and safety).

Responsibility for staff:The post has limited (or no) direct responsibility for supervising other staff. It may be expected to demonstrate tasks or advise/guide new employees, work experience or trainees.

Responsibility for budget:The post has limited (or no) direct responsibility for financial resources. May be involved in occasional handling small amounts of cash, processing cheques, invoices etc.

Responsibility for physical resources:The post has limited (or no) direct responsibility for physical resources, other than the handling and careful use of equipment (eg computer / PC/ teaching materials/resources).

TYPICAL TASKS

Curriculum support:

Support pupils’ learning as directed by the teacher, in context of fostering independence and self-esteem (eg modelling use of language appropriate to the task, facilitating discussions and interactions, encouraging pupils to reflect on their work.)

Support for pupils:

Carry out appropriate activities as planned, either with small groups or individuals – e.g. promoting increased attention and staying on task, helping with physical difficulties whilst encouraging independence

Hear pupils read

Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and, with young pupils, extend play based learning

Assist pupils with personal hygiene routines

Assist with pupil supervision – eg on arrival/leaving the class, at breaktime and lunchtime (when required)

Accompany pupils as directed, eg out of the classroom, on visits , trips and out of school activities

Deal with minor accidents, upsets

Support to teacher:

Assist in the day to day management of the learning environment, eg. preparing/clearing equipment and resources, preparation of classrooms/ art areas etc and outside areas

Display and present children’s work

Sort and tidy cupboards

Cleaning up

Assist in management of pupil behaviour

Liaise with parents, answering queries

Participate in record keeping – eg providing information to contribute to recording pupil achievement, taking photos of pupils work

Provide feedback about learning activities, responses to them and support provided

Undertake routine admin and clerical support (copying, filing, collecting money etc)

EDUCATION/TRAINING AND LIKELY ABILILTIES

Have at least GCSE/GCE/ in literacy and numeracy

Be committed to own professional development, and be willing to undertake other appropriate training, preferably leading to national standards (NVQ level 2)

Have completed TA induction programme

Understand special educational needs

Knowledge of school rules, procedures, policies

Be aware of and understand the Authority’s regulations, eg. HASAW, Child Protection etc

Can understand and support the curriculum

Be able to use technology as a learning tool – eg computer, video,

Able to operate technological equipment – e.g. photocopier, digital camera

Have good communication and listening skills

Able to take direction but also take initiative when required

Have experience of working (paid or unpaid) with children of appropriate age range though no previous experience of work as a TA required

Able to relate well to children and adults

Can solve straightforward problems and respond to unforeseen circumstances (eg hazards, accidents etc)

What the school offers its staff

Wolvey CofE Primary School is an incredibly friendly and diverse, one-form entry school, with approximately 220 pupils on roll from Nursery to Year 6; it is a very exciting place to work and a special community to be a part of. Since federating in 2018, the school has embarked on an exciting and progressive school improvement journey. Our recent Ofsted inspection judged the school as ‘GOOD’ (June 2023). ‘This school is at the heart of its community. Pupils are very happy. They feel safe and well cared for.’

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive wellbeing package (including counselling and 24-hour GP access)
• An extremely happy and caring school with an inclusive Christian ethos.
• A friendly, supportive staff team and governing body.
• A village school with enthusiastic and very polite, well behaved children who love learning.
• Excellent resources and extensive grounds.
• A unified, passionate and driven Senior Leadership Team.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wolvey CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wolvey CofE Primary School website
• Email address: jacquicarrington@wolveyschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01455 220279
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wolvey-cofe-primary-school

Our local authority is Warwickshire.

Arranging a visit to Wolvey CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jacquicarrington@wolveyschool.co.uk.

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