Contract Type: 37hr FTE Term Time Only (44.65 weeks)
Salary: £21,970 - £22,610 Grade 3, Level 5-7
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Winthorpe is a vibrant and inclusive primary school where every child is supported to achieve their best. We are proud of our nurturing ethos, creative curriculum, and strong sense of community. Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to make learning exciting, purposeful, and accessible to all.
We are looking to appoint a confident Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team. This is a role suitable for someone with classroom experience or for someone looking to start a career in education.
You will work closely with class teachers to enhance learning across the school and assist learning, through providing support in the classroom and delivering interventions. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for children.
As part of the role, you will need to provide support at two sessions of our popular After-School Club.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading small group and one-to-one interventions to raise attainment and support individual learning needs.
- Supporting teaching and learning across different year groups, adapting materials to meet pupil needs.
- Providing targeted support for children with additional needs (SEND, EAL, or SEMH).
- Contributing to the assessment of pupil progress and feeding back to teachers.
- Supporting the development of pupils’ confidence, independence, and social skills.
- Assisting with the planning, preparation, and delivery of engaging lessons and enrichment activities.
- Acting as a role model for pupils and supporting the school’s values and behaviour policy.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about making a difference in children’s education.
- Enthusiastic in delivering learning support and interventions.
- Able to work independently and take initiative within the classroom.
- Organised, flexible, and an excellent communicator.
- Able to establish effective relationships with the children.
Essential:
- Ability to communicate clearly with pupils, teachers, and parents.
- A positive, hard-working attitude and the resilience to manage busy, energetic classroom environments.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent).
Desirable:
- A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3)
- Experience working with children and supporting pupils with SEND
- An understanding of the national curriculum and primary pedagogy.
What We Offer
- A supportive, welcoming, and forward-thinking staff team.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- A school that values initiative, creativity, and professional growth.
- The chance to have a real and lasting impact on children’s lives.
Pay: £21,970.00-£22,610.00 per year
Work Location: In person
