Teaching Assistant

Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford, PL9 8FA

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Due to the ongoing growth of Sherford Vale School and Nursery, we currently require 1 permanent Teaching Assistant - 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

We are seeking to appoint caring, friendly, and experienced Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and dedicated team.

The successful candidates will:

• Demonstrate a secure understanding of the needs of all learner groups.
• Promote consistently high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Work effectively as part of a committed and supportive team.
• Provide high-quality support to help pupils achieve their best outcomes.
• Support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including working with individual pupils on a 1:1 basis where required.

Applicants should hold a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and/or have a proven track record of successful experience working with children in an educational setting. Experience of supporting children with SEND would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping children thrive and achieve their full potential.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sherford Vale School & Nursery

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 347 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sherford Vale School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sherford-vale-school

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