Job Title: KS2 Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale 3 point 5-6 £16,234 to £16,522 pro rata actual salary
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time only
Contract type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027
Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 8th September 2026
Start Date: ASAP After appointment
We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and supportive team at Tithe Barn Primary School.
Our school is a caring, inclusive community school where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential. The school has a rich history of high academic and social achievement. Our aim is to engage our pupils with a rich and fun learning environment. Tithe Barn is a haven of inclusivity where all children are supported to achieve their true potential.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of our pupils across KS2. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting groups and individuals with their learning across KS2
Working flexibly across all year groups within KS2
Collaborating closely with class teachers and colleagues from across the school
Delivering targeted interventions, including phonics support
Supporting pupils with SEND to make progress both academically and pastorally
Promoting the school's ethos and values in all aspects of your work
We are looking for someone who:
Has prior experience and is knowledgeable on how to effectively support the development of a child.
Possesses a good knowledge of phonics and how to deliver effective phonics interventions
Understands how children learn and has a range of strategies to engage pupils in their learning
Good behaviour management skills.
Is flexible and able to adapt to the needs of different year groups and pupils
Effective communication skills.
Experience of being a team player.
Is passionate about ensuring SEND pupils make excellent progress
We offer:
A supportive environment with staff, parents, leadership and governors
Enthusiastic children
An inclusive community atmosphere
Opportunities for high-quality professional development and training
The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office on 0161 432 4941 to arrange an appointment. Application forms and information packs are available for download. When applying, please address the person specification with clear evidence of success, especially in your supporting statement. Completed applications should be sent via email or posted to the school address provided.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
School Tours: Monday 20th July 2026 and Wednesday 22nd July 2026, 4pm
Applications Close: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 8th September 2026
The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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