Teaching Assistant

Due to one of our Teaching Assistants securing a Teaching Position, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at Plumpton School. The children and governors are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work primarily in our Year 3/4 Classroom.

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

PCD5 £25,989 pro rata (hourly rate £13.47)

Role Overview:
The role will be 30 Hours a week (8.45am – 3:45pm Monday-Friday), term time only.

We are looking for a practitioner who is kind, caring and enthusiastic to join our friendly and hardworking team.

Job description:
• Deliver high-quality care and learning opportunities
• Observe, assess and plan for children’s next steps
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety and statutory requirements

 We are looking for someone who:
• Holds a Level 3 NVQ qualification in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent
• Has relevant experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Can use initiative and work effectively as part of a team
• Is flexible and prepared to work in other classrooms
• Is willing to undertake further training in both SEN and in Safeguarding to meet the needs of all our pupils

Closing Date – Wednesday 15th July at 4pm.
Interviews Friday 17th July.

Plumpton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory written references