Teaching Assistants

Required for 1^st September 2026

Fixed term until 31^st August 2027 with the possibility of becoming permanent

Full-Time, term time only

Grade 3, Scale Point 5 (£25,583 per annum FTE)

Monday to Friday:  8:40am – 3:40pm

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives?  Lambs Lane Primary School is seeking a number of dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils’ social, emotional and learning needs. 

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our inclusive, nurturing and therapeutic educational setting.  This is a unique opportunity to deliver a high-quality, mainstream curriculum while supporting pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs.  The successful candidate will work with small groups of pupils, providing a supportive and structured environment that helps them re-engage with education.  They will also provide in-class support, leading small group interventions and working 1:1 with students who have Special Education Needs and Disabilities or complex medical and physical needs. This role will also entail working in a nurture setting.

What we offer:

·        The opportunity for the right candidate to progress to HLTA

·        The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment

·        Comprehensive training provided

·        A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children

·        Competitive salary and pension

What we are looking for:

·        Experience working or volunteering with children (including SEND children)

·        A passion for helping pupils to thrive, whatever their needs

·        Flexibility, patience and a positive attitude

·        Ability to work within a team working environment and to work independently

If you think you can make a positive and confident contribution to our school, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Application Forms and further information is available on the school website. 

Safeguarding statement

We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously, and we work hard to make sure our school has effective safeguarding systems in place. We expect everyone working in the school to share a common objective to help keep children and young people safe by contributing to:

·        providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn in

·        identifying children and young people who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in the education setting.