17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    9 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (1pm until 6pm)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

NJC 14-17

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a varied Teaching Assistant role combining classroom support with our Tea Club provision. During the afternoon, the successful candidate will be supporting pupils with their learning, development and well-being and working closely with class teachers and wider school team. From 3.30pm until 6.00pm each day, the role will then move into our Tea Club provision, helping to provide a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for children at the end of the school day. This will involve supporting and engaging children in a range of activities, promoting positive relationships and ensuring that children are well cared for throughout the session.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, enthusiastic and nurturing, and who will enjoy working with children in both the classroom and wraparound-care environments. The ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families will be an important part of the role.

What the school offers its staff

If you are ready for a new and exciting challenge, we will offer you:

  • A positive and welcoming working environment
  • Children who are excited and eager to learn
  • High quality, personalised professional development
  • Creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning

Do you have a passion for working with children and a commitment to promoting well-being and academic development, ensuring every pupil is supported to fulfil their potential and flourish in education? This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to work in a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable working environment, giving you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young children every day.


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.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

How to Apply:

If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please contact school on 01740 555005 or email admin@wynyardprimary.org.uk

We warmly accept visits to school and encouraged all interest parties to contact us so that we may arrange a suitable time.

For more information about us, please visit www.wynyardprimary.org.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 9th November 2026 at 10am

Interviews: Thursday 12th November or Tuesday 17th November 2026

Position Available: As soon as possible

Wynyard Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 3, including an enhanced disclosure, satisfactory references, before an offer of employment is confirmed. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check as part of the safer recruitment process. Wynyard Church of England Primary School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Wynyard Church of England Primary School

Organisation type
Free School, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
467 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01740 555005

 About Us: 


Are you looking for the opportunity to be part of an outstanding school and a rapidly growing multi-academy trust – Melrose Learning Trust?  Do you have what it takes to be an inspirational practitioner and enhance our current high quality, dedicated team?   


Wynyard Church of England Primary School opened in September 2015, quickly establishing itself within the local community, as well as achieving an ‘Outstanding’ grade from Ofsted in 2018 and 2024. The school offers an inspiring curriculum and provides children with high achievement, confidence and strong moral values underpinned by a distinctly Christian ethos. 

Arranging a visit to Wynyard Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@wynyardprimary.org.uk.

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