Teaching Assistant – Summerswood Primary School

Are you committed to providing the very best education for children? Do you believe you can help pupils achieve their full potential?

Summerswood Primary School is a caring, inclusive community where we inspire respectful, confident and curious learners. Our ambitious curriculum brings the wider world into the classroom, and we are proud to be a school on a journey of improvement. We are looking for the right people to join our dedicated team and help us continue to grow.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our staff. This role involves , working within a class-based TA capacity as well as supporting individual children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis and deliver targeted interventions.

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy new challenges and work effectively as part of a team.

• Be able to use their own initiative and respond flexibly to changing needs.

• Be adaptable, understanding and consistent in their approach.

• Be committed to supporting children’s wellbeing, progress and independence.

• Have experience of working with children with special educational needs.

In return, we offer:

• A friendly, supportive and diverse school community.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

• A welcoming environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Judith Flax, School Secretary, via the school office.

Summerswood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to the appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.