Teaching Assistant

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

15,645.32 Actual

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant  - working within either our Margaret Coats Centre (MCC) or mainstream classrooms

Term time only plus 1 additional INSET day

Permanent

26 hours per week   

TA - Grade 3 SCP 5 - FTE £26,427

Actual Salary - £15,654.32

Closing date:  27th September 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic professional to join our experienced and supportive team starting as soon as possible. 

You will need to be:

• a patient, resilient and motivated individual
• experienced in working with children who are significantly below age related expectations and display emotional difficulties
• an excellent communicator to establish positive home/school relationships
• passionate about promoting learning and achievement for all
• proficient in literacy and numeracy
• able to work effectively as part of a team and share our Vision

Main responsibilities will include.  

• work with the children under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo
• support the pupil with their additional needs whilst implementing planned learning activities/programmes as agreed with the class teacher
• show initiative and flexibility
• build effective relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• manage the pupils in 1:1 and group scenarios in a positive and calm way so they achieve the highest standards in their learning
• To Confidently navigate IT suites and cloud-based software.

 Experience of working in an education setting is essential.

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own particular ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership.

The Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by the vision we share for our students.  We value and respect the individuality of every child and believe their learning and development should be personal and holistic.  We aim to support their wellbeing and help them achieve their best.

St Martin’s Garden Primary School is a full through Primary School which:

• has high ambitions and aspirations for our learning community
• values children above all else and believe in partnership working
• respects all children and each other as individuals
• has a learning environment that is inclusive and celebrates children’s successes
• believes that building relationships is the key to success
• has a dedicated leadership team
• believes in providing a happy, safe and positive environment in which creativity, personal development and a love of learning will flourish.

At St Martin’s Garden Primary we have a resource base for pupils with a diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Condition. For further information about the Margaret Coats Centre please visit our school website.

The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS check is required for this post prior to commencement. The postholder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager.

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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