Job Introduction
Mrs Mary King's Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and caring Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our dedicated team.
This is a temporary, one-year position supporting a mixed-age Key Stage 1 class. We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and who can work effectively as part of a supportive school community.
The successful candidate will:
• Be a caring, patient, and nurturing individual with a genuine commitment to children's learning and wellbeing.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build
positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Have experience of delivering a recognised phonics programme
• Be confident in leading sessions with both small groups and covering the whole
• Be able to support high-quality teaching and learning, helping pupils to make
excellent progress.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a positive attitude to working as part of a team.
• Have excellent behaviour management and experience in supporting children with
SEND
• Enjoy helping the class teacher create an inviting high quality learning environment.
At Mrs Mary King's Church of England Primary School, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive Christian ethos, where every child is valued and encouraged to flourish. We offer a welcoming environment, supportive colleagues, and opportunities for professional development.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant who shares our commitment to providing the very best education for every child, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Mrs Mary King's Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Interview date: Week beginning 7th September 2026
Visits 2nd and 3rd September 2026
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.
