KS2 Teaching Assistant

About the job

Key information

KS2 Teaching Assistant with possible HLTA opportunity

• Required from September 2025
• Permanent Position
• Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Hours: 29 per week – 8:50am – 15:20pm (includes cover for 3 x 30-minute lunch duties)
• Grade 15 SCP 3-4 £24,027-£24,404 pro-rata (hourly rate £12.45 – £12.64)
• Possible Grade 14 SCP 4-6 depending on experience -£24,404-£25,183 pro-rata (hourly rate £12.64 – £13.05)

North Newton Primary School can be found in the village of North Newton, just a few minutes from J24 of the M5 in Somerset. We currently have 90 children on roll across 4 classes.

What will I be doing?

We are looking for a flexible KS2 Teaching Assistant to join our hard working, dedicated team. The successful candidate will be mainly working in our Year 3-4 class but also in our Year 5-6 class and will need to be highly motivated, resilient and have a sense of fun. They will enjoy both supporting and celebrating the achievement of pupils. Our Teaching Assistants support learning as part of a class team working under the direction of a class teacher. They also work with individual pupils or small groups outside of the classroom.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working within the primary age range
• Is passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs
• Is highly motivated, resilient and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils
• Is positive, proactive and solution focused
• Has high expectations of themselves and the pupils they work with
• Is a team player with a good sense of humour

What is in it for me?

Our children are kind and respectful towards others and enjoy coming to school. We have strong links with parents, governors and the wider community, recognising the value that this brings to our children. We offer a warm, nurturing setting in which children feel happy, confident and safe.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed team who are passionate about their school and determined to see all pupils succeed
•  A happy and supportive working environment where everyone’s contributions are valued
• Keen and enthusiastic children, who want to learn
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
• A commitment to you and your professional development

DBS check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.

Supporting documents and information

This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; risks damaging the school’s reputation. By applying for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

Visits to the school are most welcome. Please telephone 01278 662140 for an appointment. We look forward to meeting you.

An application form and further details are available from the school website

Please send completed application forms to: Mrs Kate Cox – School Business Manager: kcox@nncps.org

No CVs or agencies please.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 13 June at 12 Midday

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Apply on the North Newton Primary School website

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