Job Introduction
Part time Teaching Assistant in KS2 – September 2025
Do you have the skills, passion and creativity to engage children and help them to achieve their full potential?
Bythams Primary School is looking to appoint a calm, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will be able to offer excellent support in Key Stage 2. You will be working with a highly supportive, dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants. We are looking for a committed team player who is flexible, positive, and has a hands-on approach to developing children’s learning.
The position is from 8.30am to 3.10pm, 2 days per week (days to be discussed at interview), based on 39 weeks per year; the option to take on Midday Supervisor duties is available, if interested.
The position is a temporary contract, but we foresee this to be a rolling contract dependent on pupil numbers.
The successful candidate will:
• have primary school experience of working alongside pupils with additional needs, to include ASD/ADHD
• demonstrate that they can use their own initiative at times and be flexible to meet the needs of the child
• be able to support children using positive behaviour strategies
• have excellent communication skills
• be resilient and form strong, positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• be an enthusiastic role model
The pay grade is as follows - Teaching Assistant: G3/6 (£24027 pro rata) - G3/9 (£25183 pro rata) approx. £8,243 - £8,639 per annum, term-time only plus two training days per year.
We are a warm and friendly small school with eager, receptive, very well-behaved children and an excellent staff team. We invite you to call the school to discuss the position or arrange a visit to look around.
To speak to the Headteacher or to request an application pack, please contact Claire White on 01780 410275 or by email enquiries@bythams.lincs.sch.uk. Alternatively please visit www.bythams-school.co.uk where you can download an application pack.
Please submit completed application forms electronically to the school e-mail address enquiries@bythams.lincs.sch.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 8th July
Interview: Tuesday 15th July
Start date: Tuesday 2nd September 2025
The Bythams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to references and an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
