The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint a highly professional, energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in partnership with our excellent team of staff. This role will provide the opportunity to provide additional support for specific pupils across the main school and the Specialist Resourced Provision for children who are Deaf. Knollmead is a friendly, aspirational, inclusive and happy primary school, judged to be Outstanding for Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years provision by Ofsted (February 2025; see full report here). 

7 hrs per week (2 mornings per week 8:30am-12 noon), term time only

Grade C £28,617 - £29,436 FTE pro rata £4,773-£4,983 (depending on experience) 

You will:

- be a good role model for our pupils

- promote the achievement of every child

- work effectively as part of a team

- motivate and inspire children and colleagues

- be committed to building strong parental and professional links

- Have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

- Have direct experience of working with children with additional learning needs and/or who are deaf, and/or be willing to undertake specialist training.

You will be expected to show a strong commitment towards developing inclusive learning opportunities for the children and the flexibility to work across the Key Stages.

In return we can offer:

- a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the pupils at Knollmead Primary School

- Support of a highly effective, caring staff team committed to the children's success

- High-quality training and professional development

- Fun and a challenge!

Further details and an application form are available on our website or from the school office. Please specify clearly on your application which post you are applying for. Please note that CVs will not be accepted or applications from agencies.

Closing date: Monday 23rd February

Interviews: Wednesday 25th February

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.

Knollmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS criminal records check.  

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of interview.

An online search will be conducted on all candidates shortlisted for interview.  

Knollmead Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.