Job Introduction
Cliffedale Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding class Teaching Assistant to work within our Reception classes.
Appointment Type: 32.5 hours a week (5 days per week)
As a school, we are passionate about developing all the children in our care. We strive to provide a learning environment that enables children to thrive in all curriculum areas, within a safe, supportive and caring family setting. Our values and curriculum drivers are built around our mission to ensure that all children become confident communicators, resilient learners, community champions and aspirational citizens. We are determined that all children acquire knowledge as set out in our subject overviews and develop key skills for life, so they are ready for each transition point and are successful in their lives.
Key roles would include, but are not limited to:
• Support and assist the class teacher and other teaching assistants in classroom setting
• Promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education
• Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning.
• Liaise with class teachers, SENDCO and other professionals about individual education plans/EHC plans
• Monitor pupils’ responses to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Support class teachers to design, create and produce learning activities, materials and resources to support aspects of the curriculum or particular learning outcomes, and to assist and support the child in using them
• Establish a supportive, caring and secure relationship with the children, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience in working with children with additional needs
• Support the school’s agreed policies and procedures for behaviour and safeguarding
• Show confidence in supporting children in their learning and their play
• Have high expectations of children, colleagues and self
• Be enthusiastic, well-motivated and fully willing to support school life
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy with children
• Be committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Show creative flare, plenty of energy and a good sense of humour
• Be flexible
• Work as part of a team
Qualifications to NVQ level 2 or 3 in Childcare and educational support will be an advantage but are not essential.
We can offer:
• Well-behaved, respectful and motivated children who are eager to learn
• A warm and welcoming school with a nurturing ethos
• A talented and caring staff team committed to bringing out the best in children and each other
• A school with high expectations and the drive to improve
• Supportive parents and governors
Visits to school are available between Thursday 26 June – Thursday 3 July 2025, or a phone call to discuss the post further, are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office enquiries@cliffedale.lincs.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Contact Name: Lynne Wiblin
Phone Number: (01476) 568740
Email Address: enquiries@cliffedale.lincs.sch.uk
Website address: www.cliffedale.org
Closing date: Thursday 3 July 2025
Interview: Wednesday 9 July 2025
Start date: 3 September 2025
Cliffedale Primary School: NOR: 296
Cliffedale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and references taken before interview.
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.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK and will be subject to an online background check as part of our safer recruitment.
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.
