Teaching Assistant
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The Vacancy
Salary: NJC Grade C: £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year until 31st July 2027 (Monday to Friday)
St Margaret's Primary School are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our school team.
You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment
About the Role
Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will support learning both in small groups and in 1:1 settings.
At St Margaret’s Junior School, all Teaching Assistants play an important role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work alongside skilled colleagues to help nurture and guide pupils with a wide range of needs, including those who require more personalised, 1:1 support. This may involve delivering targeted interventions, adapting activities to help every child succeed, and promoting pupils’ wellbeing, communication and independence in a caring and inclusive way.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND
- Implementing literacy and numeracy interventions
- Assisting with planning cycles and preparing learning resources
- Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil independence
- You will also assist with supervision during break/lunchtimes and accompany pupils on trips when required.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who can bring energy, compassion and commitment to the role.
Essential qualities include:
- Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age
- Knowledge of safeguarding practice and strategies to remove barriers to learning
- Strong communication skills, including confidence and fluency in spoken English
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to relate well to both children and adults
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Knowledge of SEN practices and the national curriculum
- Additional training in learning strategies such as literacy or numeracy
- NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent
Why Join Us?
You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. We offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- The chance to make a significant impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing
If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 27th April 2026, interviews to take place week commencing 4th May 2026.
Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
The Harbour Schools Partnership
The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website here.
Our Vision
The vision of The Harbour Schools Partnership is to be:
- Valued by stakeholders
- Recognised by external partners
- Parents’ choice
- Children’s choice
- Outstanding outcomes
- The right work/life balance
- Strong leadership pathways
- Outstanding staff development
- Strong cultural integrity
- Enhanced terms and conditions
- Supporting Schools regionally
- Intelligently contributing to national agendas
- Schools are central to the community
- Developing rounded citizens with a strong character compass
- Preparing children for a multi-cultural world
Core Values
St Margaret’s C of E (VA) Junior School strive to deliver an inspiring education to all children, where we nurture our children’s wellbeing, and where we learn everyday, help each other and be happy. We work to ensure that the Christian values of hope, forgiveness, compassion, wisdom, thankfulness, peace, trust and friendship are embedded within the school.
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