Teaching Assistant Level 1

Grade: Grade 2, SCP 3-4

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: 32.50 hours per week

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Actual Salary: £19,266 - £19,568

Interview Date: Week commencing 30th November 2026

The Governors of Elm Wood Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a Temporary enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant (Level 1) to join a highly dedicated and friendly team.

Hours of work are 32.50 hours per week, term time only, worked in accordance with service requirement.

The successful candidate must also be able to:

• Support children who have additional and/or complex needs
• Be committed to our restorative behaviour and relationships policy
• Show energy, enthusiasm and creativity in approach and commitment to the learning ethos of the school.
• Be willing to learn about a variety of needs and how to support them
• Be resilient and caring
• Never give up on our children
• Commit to CPD in line with the whole school development plans.
• Display open positive attitude where teamwork is valued and have excellent interpersonal skills plus a determination to work for the best outcomes for each child.
• Contribute to the extensive extra-curricular programme the school already offers.

This is a temporary post to cover the maternity leave of the postholder, for a period of up to 12 months, or sooner on the return of the postholder.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to sarah.rawes@elmwoodps.co.uk by 11:59pm on Sunday 22^nd November 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.