Key Stage 1 / EYFS Teaching Assistant

Salary

£26,244 per annum FTE, pro rata • Scale 2b, Spinal Point 2

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Package

Monday to Friday • Permanent, term - time only

Job category/type

Schools

Date posted

08/06/2026

Job reference

REQ02607

We are looking to appoint an excellent practitioner who is highly adaptable, caring and practical and has the drive and skill to work with all children including working with children with additional needs, as directed by Headteacher, Inclusion Coordinator and Class Teachers.

We are looking for someone who

• Is passionate about children’s learning and development.
• Hashigh expectations for pupils’ behaviour and achievements.
• Has a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Has high levels ofcommunication and organisational skills.
• Is committed to being an outstanding practitioner, helping pupils reach their true potential.
• Has the ability to motivate children and help them to believe in themselves.
• Enjoys workingcollaboratively in a team.
• Is flexible, energetic,approachable, caring but firm.
• Is open to new ideas, training and personal development.

We can offer you

• Enthusiastic, resilient, motivated, polite and hard-working pupils.
• A supportive work environmentwhich values and challenges everyone.
• An excellent team of dedicated, talented and forward-thinking staff.
• Supportive governors who are committed to school improvement.
• Opportunities foryou to grow and develop as a practitioner.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

For further information and an applicationform, please contact the School Office on 0118 934 3248 or ***email_hidden***

Closing and shortlisting date: Friday 19 June 2026 Interview Date: W/B Monday 22 June 2026 Waltham St Lawrence Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful candidate.