Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Teaching Assistant

Part time

Salary: Band 5 (SCP 5-6) £25583-25989, pro rata and dependent on experience

28.75 hours per week, Term time only

Start Date: 1^st Sept 2026

Vacancy Information

The Governors at Wellington Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, supporting children of primary age.

The school’s ethos:

At Wellington, we are committed to enabling all pupils to become confident, aspiring and responsible young people. The school’s ethos is founded on the principles of hard work and mutual respect. We are dedicated to preparing our pupils to respond positively to the future challenges of their secondary schools and to become well-rounded members of their communities.

We believe that education should be enjoyable and fulfilling. We want our pupils to be stimulated, challenged and enriched, so that they develop a love of learning. We aim to ensure that all pupils achieve their personal best academically, creatively and socially.

We work to celebrate the individuality of our pupils, building on their diverse strengths and talents. Partnership with parents is very important at Wellington.

You will need to:

• Provide support to the teacher with the learning and personal development of a pupils in the classroom. You will enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them. 

• Have a positive disposition and proven track record of maintaining positive and healthy relationships within a team

• Have GCSE Maths and English, grade A-C (or equivalent)

• Be creative and have the ability to engage, enthuse and stimulate children, both in and out of the classroom

• Be committed to offering the very highest standards to our pupils and community

• Have high expectations of pupils’ attainment and behaviour

• Have excellent time management and organisational skills

We offer:

• A welcoming and harmonious community where all pupils and staff are valued.
• A dedicated and experienced staff team, supported by Governors and parents
• Enthusiastic, confident and well behaved children
• An opportunity to further your professional development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Head Teacher, Mrs Joy Wood on 01274 774446 to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Thursday 25^th June 2026

The school prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by safer recruitment practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other pre-employment checks including a DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required and a review of your online social media platforms will be made.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted for this post.

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