11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    3 July 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    20 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks a year

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months in the first instance

Full-time equivalent salary

24404

Pay scale

G4 SCP 4

Hourly rate

12.65

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will work alongside the class teachers to deliver high quality teaching and learning to our fantastic children. We are passionate about our children having high aspirations for themselves and so we expect the successful candidate to have high expectations for all children including the SEND and most disadvantaged. They should also have knowledge of the National Curriculum and experience of working with primary aged children.

What the school offers its staff

A full training package will be on offer to the successful candidate. We would like to hear from ambitious people who are keen to make a difference to children’s lives. This is a great opportunity for someone to start, or develop, their career in the education profession, in a school where staff are incredibly valued.

Further details about the role

The governors and leaders at Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and inspirational team. We are looking for someone who has the skills and knowledge to work across our key stage one and key stage two classes. This position is for one academic year – from 01.09.2025 – 31.08.2026 in the first instance.

The successful candidate will work alongside the class teachers to deliver high quality teaching and learning to our fantastic children. We are passionate about our children having high aspirations for themselves and so we expect the successful candidate to have high expectations for all children including the SEND and most disadvantaged. They should also have knowledge of the National Curriculum and experience of working with primary aged children.

A full training package will be on offer to the successful candidate. We would like to hear from ambitious people who are keen to make a difference to children’s lives. This is a great opportunity for someone to start, or develop, their career in the education profession, in a school where staff are incredibly valued.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form including a letter of application stating how you meet the criteria for the position, and why you feel you would be the best candidate to take on the role. Please return all applications to Sara Albiston – Executive Headteacher -sara.albiston@weavertrust.org The closing date is Thursday 3rd July.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sara.albiston@weavertrust.org

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About Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
502 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sara.albiston@weavertrust.org.

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