Teaching Assistants x5

Vacancy Summary

Teaching Assistants x5

3 x Fixed Term to 31^st August 2026

1 x Permanent

1 x Maternity Cover until Easter 2026 in the first instance to specialise in Early Years

27.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Salary (Band 4) £15,200

Required from 2^nd September 2025

Vacancy Information

Home Farm Primary School wishes to appoint 5 x inspirational and outstanding TA’s who have the ability to support children of all years to achieve high standards of learning.

Home Farm Primary School is a 2 form entry school with 470 pupils on roll. 

We are looking for an outstanding individual who can support our school in an innovative, nurturing and creative manner. Our school is looking to appoint someone who can utilise our many strengths and also see what’s needed to move our school to the next level. The ideal applicant should be able to use our embedded ethos to work with parents. The role may be 1:1 SEN support, SEN Groups or class based.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about working with children

• Be patient, caring and a good communicator

• Be inspirational and believes all children deserve the very best

• Have great teamwork skills, a good sense of humour and a willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ every day

• Are committed to and display the ‘Home Farm Way’ in everything they do

Duties may include:

• Taking groups and individuals for learning sessions across the primary age range

• Using your initiative

• Supporting class teachers within the classroom

• Preparing teaching resources

• Helping children with toileting and meals

• Supporting special needs children, some of whom have severe and complex difficulties

A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential and previous experience of working with early years children is desirable

We can offer:

• A friendly school with strong links with the community

• A supportive governing body and leadership team

• A genuine, welcoming, caring and professional school with pupils who are keen to learn in a very happy and engaging atmosphere

• Hardworking, supportive and enthusiastic colleagues

• A commitment to your continued professional development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please ring the school office to make an appointment with the Headteacher.

Closing Date: 22^nd April 2025
Interviews: 6^th May 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required 

Please note: CVs are not accepted for this post

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