Job Title:                      Full Time Permanent Teaching Assistant/ Meal Time Assistant,   

Required from              September 2026

Grade:                         A3

Location:                      Christow Community Primary School

Working Pattern:          8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Total 32.5 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving primary school as it continues to grow and develop. We are looking for an individual to fill the post and to join our friendly, dedicated and hard-working team. We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our team. Experience of working with children with some additional educational or behavioural needs is highly desirable.

You will need to be patient, flexible, enthusiastic and committed in your approach while possessing a sense of humour. We are seeking someone who is caring but can use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You should possess an understanding of child development and have excellent communication skills with both adults and children.

Christow Primary School is a very special place to work. Our popular school is situated in an attractive elevated position at the heart of Christow Parish and enjoys picturesque grounds, with a forest school site, adventure playground and gardening area. Our dedicated team of staff and governors work together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and where learners and staff can flourish. Our aims are straightforward. We strive to develop the intellectual, spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs of each child through inspirational teaching and opportunities. We value the positive and sustained support of the parents to achieve this. Please come and visit us and see for yourself! Please contact Amy Yeo, Headteacher, at reception@christowprimary.org.uk to arrange a visit.

We are looking to appoint a full-time teaching assistant to join our team to support pupils across the school. Full training will be provided.

We are seeking a teaching assistant that:

·         Has excellent communication skills leading to effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

·         Is committed to raising standards for young people

·         Has a personal philosophy which supports the ethos and values of the school

·         Has the ability to support rich and creative learning experiences

·         Has the ability to support maths/literacy.

·         Will be committed to supporting children to make good progress within their curriculum and inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be

·         Is kind, patient, enthusiastic and compassionate with a lively, fun outlook and a curious and creative mind.

We can offer you:

·       Motivated and enthusiastic pupils

·       Initial training as well as in school and Trust-wide support and CPD opportunities

·       Dedicated and committed colleagues

·       Commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum

 We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community

 Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS checks and reference checks. Christow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Closing date for this position:         Friday 23rd June at 12pm

Interviews will be held:                    Week beginning 26^th June