Teaching Assistant KS1

About the job

Key information

Teaching ASSISTANT REQUIRED (Temporary) – as soon as possible

30 hours per week   –  Salary SPC Grade 15; £12.85 – £13.05 per hour

This role is initially on a fixed term contract until September 2026 due to school funding.

What will I be doing?

Are you amazed by the world around you?  Do you love to make and explore? Can you nurture, adapt and use your initiative to encourage learning? If so, our small, family orientated school needs you to support children in school in KS1. The role will involve working 1 to 1, in groups and with the whole class to enable all children to access the curriculum, learn about themselves and become independent learners and be part of the class learning as well as supporting their individual needs.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Experience and qualifications are essential.

• Have experience working as a teaching assistant with primary/early years age children.
• Be passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs.
• Be positive, proactive, and always solution focused.
• Have high expectations of yourself, keeping all children at the heart of your practice.
• Be a team player with a good sense of humour.
• Be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our pupils.

What is in it for me?

• The opportunity to be part of a friendly, hardworking, and dedicated team.
• Lively and enthusiastic children who thrive within a supportive environment.
• A wonderful school environment with extensive grounds (swimming pool, summer months only) to enhance learning.
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference. A commitment to you and your professional development.

DBS check

DBS check required.

Supporting documents and information

This role is initially on a fixed term contract until September 2026 due to school funding.

Long Sutton Church of England VA Primary School is fully committed to a process of safer recruitment in order to safeguard the children in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Online checks will be carried out for all candidates shortlisted.

For further information on either position please contact Lizzie Reynolds, Head Teacher at the school.

Telephone: 01458 241434.  Email: enquiries@LongSuttonPrimary.co.uk

A job description and application forms are available from our website below or from the school office.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18 March 2026

Interviews week commencing 23 March 2026 TBC

Apply on the Long Sutton Church of England VA Primary School website

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