Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor - Littledean C of E Primary School
Littledean
Grade Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £25,185 - £25,989 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (15 hours)
Contract Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2027)
Closing Date: 16/11/2026
Interview Date: 04/01/2027
Start Date 04/01/2027
Teaching Assistant - 10 hours 1.10 – 3.10 Monday – Friday Term time only plus INSET days - Grade 3
Midday Supervisor - 5 hours - 12.10 – 1.10 Monday – Friday Term time only - Grade 2
Fixed Term contract to 31/08/2027 initially.
About Our School
Littledean Church of England Primary School is a small, friendly village school nestled in the beautiful Forest of Dean. Driven by our motto, "Loving one another, building each other up," we pride ourselves on providing a caring, supportive, and highly inclusive environment where everyone is valued.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Midday Supervisor to work closely with our class teachers and our SEND Co-ordinator. Your primary focus will be supporting the learning and personal development of our pupils, including working 1:1 with children who have Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs) as well as leading small group interventions. This position is fixed term for the duration of statement for SEN.
Key Responsibilities
Targeted Support: Deliver tailored support to individual pupils with specific EHCP provisions to unlock their educational potential.
Group Interventions: Lead small group learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
Collaboration: Partner with teaching staff and the SENDCo to track, support, and promote pupil welfare and development.
Supervision: Maintain a safe, positive, and structured environment during classroom lessons and lunchtime periods.
What We Are Looking For
Patience & Empathy: A genuine passion for supporting children with additional educational and sensory needs.
Strong Communication: The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
Compliance: Valid right to work in the UK (evidence required at interview stage).
We warmly welcome prospective candidates to join us for an informal visit to the school.
We take up references prior to interview and all appointments are subject to a police check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which requires the disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 we request candidates to bring with them to interview evidence of their right to employment in the United Kingdom. Please see our website for our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders. The School may also carry out online searches for short listed candidates of publicly available information, including social media, prior to interview.
The Headteacher and Governing Board of Littledean C of E Primary School are committed to the safeguarding of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post prior to commencement.
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