36 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time, part time: This is a casual contract, hours would be spread over the whole week, Monday to Friday.

Contract type

Casual

Hourly rate

Band F, Scale Point 10 £14.13 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who.

  • Is a highly effective team player with experience and understanding of working with SEN children)
  • Ideally has a Early Years Educator qualification and can support children through transition from Nursery to Reception. &/or experience of working in EYFS.
  • Enjoys supporting children and strives for excellence and enjoyment
  • Actively supports teaching staff to raise standards
  • Believes that every child should be given the opportunity to reach their true potential
  • Is committed to the safety and well-being of all pupils
  • Has excellent interpersonal, organisation, communication and time management skills
  • Will adhere to and support whole school policies and practices

What the school offers its staff

We are a well-regarded and happy school where children feel safe and valued, we currently have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to join our team of committed and dedicated staff as soon as possible.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

About Arden Forest Infant School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
School size
159 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02476 315913

We are a well-regarded and happy school where children feel safe and valued, we currently have a vacancy for a Higher level Teaching Assistant to join our team of committed and dedicated staff with immediate start.

Arden Forest Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Arranging a visit to Arden Forest Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kemp.s6@welearn365.com.

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