We are looking to appoint a permanent Advanced Teaching Assistant for 21.25 hours per week, on a term time only basis to join our team at Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School.

We are looking to appoint a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Advanced Teaching Assistant (ATA) to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and deliver high-quality Read Write Inc. to all children, therefore supporting the development of foundational reading skills. The successful candidate will receive full training and will be committed to ensuring every child can achieve their full potential through targeted support, inclusive practice and high expectations. You will join a skilled and supportive staff team within a high-quality learning environment, where inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about developing our staff and offer excellent opportunities for continued professional development (CPD), making this an ideal role for someone who is keen to grow their expertise while making a real difference to children's learning and wellbeing.

This role will work under the direction of the class teacher and other appropriate staff, in assisting with and contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the learning process.  The post holder will work in classes, or other appropriate locations with access to support and guidance, supervising groups and /or individual pupils.

What we can offer: 

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 21.25 Hours per Week, Term Time Only. To work 8.30am - 12.45pm Monday to Friday.

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Principal

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on 13 July 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.