Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term (1st Sept 2026 – 31st July 2027 Due To EHCP Funding ) Full Time Teaching Assistant (31.25 hours)
PCD5 £25.989 (Pro Rata) term time 

As a teaching assistant you will be enhancing the learning of pupils who have a wide range of special educational and learning needs. You will also be supporting the teaching staff in enabling the pupils to gain independence, participate fully in the curriculum and the general life of the school. You will also be asked to work 1-1 with children who have Educational Health Care Plans in place. This current position will be based with a child in our Nursery and appropriate experience is preferable.

The ideal candidate for this role will:
• Have prior, recent experience of working with children in an educational context or in a Nursery
• Have at least a Level Two qualification in ‘Supporting Teaching and Learning’
• Support at lunchtime with a 30-minute lunch duty
• Be able to support pupils 1:1
• In conjunction with the SENDCO assist with the development of social skills and appropriate behaviour of pupils
• Participate in the development, delivery and monitoring of individual programmes
• Attend relevant INSET and engage with CPD
• Have a sense of creativity and be eager to get involved, working with the children and teachers on projects
• Be full of energy and enthusiasm
• Demonstrate high level computing skills, most favourably with Apple Technology
• Have an approachable, calm and professional manner
• Have positive behaviour management skills
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in working practices and the ability to know when to use initiative
• Have a strong academic background with strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Set high expectations in line with the school's standards
• Have positive working relationships with children, staff and parents

The school:
• Is looking to continue to develop the team to create even greater learning experiences for all of our children
• Offers great professional development opportunities for its staff
• Is very well-resourced
• Has friendly, dedicated and passionate staff that are valued by the school and parents.

Dalton St Mary’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This appointment will be subject to DBS checking and two references will be taken up.

Please contact our office manager Helen Irving on 01229 462729 or via email: office@dsmprimary.com, if you are interested. 
Application deadline: Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews the week beginning 15th June.