28 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    5 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    6 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 30 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days, 9:00am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

NJC Level 2a Scale Points 3 - 4

Hourly rate

£12.45 - £12.65

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for two Teaching Assistants who are dedicated to doing their very best for our children. You will need to have good communication skills, an empathetic approach and be prepared to support children of all abilities, including those with SEN.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a strong team player and enjoys working with others
  • Is flexible and adaptable, and ready for no two days being the same
  • Is caring and patient, with a good sense of humour
  • Can use their initiative and is solution focused
  • Has high expectations and a belief that all children can succeed
  • Is keen to learn and develop in their role

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • A nurturing environment where everyone is valued
  • An enthusiastic and dedicated staff team who are committed to school development
  • A supportive governing body
  • Wonderful children who are kind and caring
  • Ongoing training to develop you in your role

Commitment to safeguarding

Templefield Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a health check, an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references, before appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@templefield-lower.co.uk

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Additional documents

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About Templefield Lower School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
Education phase
Primary
School size
284 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 9
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01525 713625

Arranging a visit to Templefield Lower School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@templefield-lower.co.uk.

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