Teaching Assistant

Longford Park Primary AcademyRole: Teaching Assistant (Grade 3 or Grade 5)Hours: 9 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:15 -12:15Contract Type: Fixed Term linked to EHCP funding until 31/08/2026 initially Grade 5 (starting salary £5,723 ) Closing date: 5th Janaury 2026Interview date: 9th January 2026Start date: ASAPWe are looking to appoint an experienced and level 2 or level 3 Teaching Assistant to Support a SEN child and join our friendly and hardworking team. This is initially a fixed term contract until Aug 2026 and may extend in hours and months depending on funding. We are looking for a teaching assistant who is: • able to manage the academic demands of the primary curriculum, but has experience of working with SEN children 1 to 1 or children • happy to meet the medical needs of the 1 to 1 child in care (physio, changing and feeding); • well organised, with high expectations of pupil attainment and progress; • adaptable, flexible and enthusiastic; • able to show initiative • able to work collaboratively with all members of the school community - in particular the class teachers.
We will offer you: • a warm and welcoming school community; • excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities • collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust • access to our staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provider called Schools UK

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