Teaching Assistant Permanent

Permanent contract starting September 2026 or sooner. 35 hours per week 7.45 am -3:15 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, term time only Grade 2 Actual salary £20,152.55 – £20,468.70

The governors of St Swithun’s C of E Primary Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and suitably qualified person who can demonstrate flexibility and are adaptable. At St Swithun’s all members of staff are highly motivated to ensure our children are happy and fulfil their potential, academically and socially.  The successful applicant will be given an opportunity to work in a creative environment, alongside enthusiastic and dedicated teachers and support staff. We are seeking to appoint an experienced practitioner who will also have good experience of working with children with SEND.

The position is for a Grade 2 TA, working with small groups of children with a range of needs and one to one supervision for part of the working day Monday to Friday 8.45am-3.15pm. In addition to the post, we are looking to incorporate breakfast club within the role. The hours will be 7.45am-8.45am, supporting all aspects of the organisation and the running of breakfast club, including the production of a programme of varied activities and events as appropriate and assist with the planning and implementation of the running of play activities which promote the full range of development opportunities.

Applications are invited from those who would like to be part of a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team.  

The successful applicants will:

• Be passionate about improving the life chances of children
• Be caring, patient and trustworthy
• Assist the teaching staff in the delivery of educational activities and programmes of learning to individuals and small groups of children
• Communicate effectively and have a secure knowledge of the EYFS and Primary Curriculum, including good mathematics, English and ICT skills

• Has excellent interpersonal skills, a good sense of humour and enjoys being part of a friendly and supportive team;
• Demonstrate outstanding professional qualities
• Have a proven track record of organisation, resourcefulness and efficiency
• Have a commitment to high standards, personal success and self-development
• Be enthusiastic and willing to learn and continue to develop – hold themselves to account and work to do the same positively with the whole team whilst working towards whole school goals
• A flexible approach to working and a can-do attitude, even when working under pressure
• Have a proven record of excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Be willing to uphold and demonstrate our school values at all times
• Be a positive, proactive, caring role model for our children
• Have a positive impact on the children, the wider school environment and our school community
• Demonstrate initiative
• Carry out any other duties relevant to the post as required by the Headteacher
• Fully support and uphold the Christian ethos of the school
• Be physically able to complete manual handling training for a child with a physical disability

The school will offer:

• An organisation committed to excellence where pupils and staff are highly valued
• A committed organisation that supports children and staff
• An experienced, supportive and committed staff team that work hard for the benefit of all the children
• Respectful, positive, motivated and happy children
• A committed and friendly team of hard-working, ambitious, supportive staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and would expect anyone joining our school to share the same ethos.  All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed.  Please contact us to arrange an appointment 01777 702043.

Application forms and further details are available from the school via email office@st-swithuns.snmat.org.uk or on our school website: www.stswithuns.notts.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications:  12:00pm on Friday 29^th May

Interviews to be held W.C. 8^th June on completion of shortlisting candidates