Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team at Parkfield to promote our values of collaboration, ambition and respect when supporting our pupils.

The role is part-time, working 8.30am-3.30pm daily, with a weekly meeting until 4.15pm on a Tuesday. We welcome applications for candidates who are looking to support pupils across the entire primary phase age-range.

Our new Teaching Assistant will:

• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Be flexible about working with groups of children of all abilities or individuals who have additional needs.
• Have the experience and skills to support groups of children or individuals to be confident and successful learners.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• A friendly, welcoming school with enthusiastic children
• A supportive staff and leadership team
• Opportunities for further professional development.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office. To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete the attached application form and return to [email protected]. Please also attach a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. We will not consider applications without a cover letter.

Interview date: Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Further details about the role

Parkfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and background check.

As part of our due diligence, the school will carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. References will be sought prior to interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Parkfield we are committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child as well as supporting their families. We have rigorous safeguarding procedures in place. Any offer of a position will be subject to the appropriate checks.