Contract: Fixed term until end of 25/26 Academic Year Jul 2026
Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)
Hours: 21 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.45am to 1.00pm
Current actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £12,258 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

ARE YOU PASSIONATE AND COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN WITH THEIR LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to both the above questions, please continue reading about our new and exciting vacancy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Teaching Assistant, to join us. You will support an individual with high levels of SEN in their core learning including: reading, writing, and mathematics. You will also provide support in the playground encouraging the child’s development of positive social friendships and play skills.

YOU WILL HAVE:

• Experience of establishing positive relationships with young children and the ability to empathise with their needs
• A strong commitment to supporting children’s learning
• A patient, resourceful, enthusiastic and flexible approach
• You will have experience of working with/caring for children, have your own children, or have worked with children in a voluntary capacity
• A keen interest in outdoor learning and making activities engaging and accessible to all
• SEN experience is desirable
  Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for further details.

WE TRULY VALUE THE EXPERIENCE, DEDICATION, AND COMMITMENT OF ALL OUR EMPLOYEES AND BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF MOTIVATED AND HAPPY STAFF. THIS IS WHY WE SEEK TO ENRICH AND REWARD OUR EMPLOYEES WHEREVER WE CAN, BY OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF EXCITING AND USEFUL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. THESE INCLUDE:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 18.9%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 27 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

FIND OUT MORE

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Carly Welch, Principal at principal@thebairdprimaryacademy.org.uk
Please apply today.

Please refer the Job description for details