About Us
Downsbrook Primary School is a thriving, imaginative and forward-thinking school that is full of creativity, ambition and drive. Our aim is to provide all children with the best possible learning opportunities in order to develop into independent, confident and intellectually curious individuals.
We are a small primary School with 311 pupils and we are part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust. We work in partnership with our Trust schools as well as our locality group of schools. Since joining Schoolsworks Academy Trust in 2018, Downsbrook has transformed in every aspect and we are delighted to have been rated as a ‘Good’ school in our March 2022 Ofsted.
Job Details
Ref: 400176
Required: September 2026
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Term Time Only (38 weeks per year) 27.5 hours per week over 5 days, plus 2.5 hours Midday Meals cover
Salary: TA - NJC Grade 3, SCP 3 – 4, £24,796 - £25,185 p.a. pro rata.
MDM - NJC Grade 3, SCP 3, £24,796 p.a. pro rata. Actual starting salary - £16,934 p.a.
Downsbrook Primary School is a 2-form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and supportive staff team. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning & staff expertise, and professional development.
We are looking for a positive, caring and well-motivated teaching assistant to work within this friendly and supportive school.
This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward looking learning environment and offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact the school office either by email: [email protected] or phone 01903 230467. Please also visit our website https://www.downsbrook.org/ for further information about our school and Schoolsworks Academy Trust.
Closing date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
What You Need to Succeed
Your role requires flexibility in your approach and understanding of the children and requires you to work closely with the class teacher to support the children, including those with additional and/or special educational needs. You will also be expected to undertake Midday Meals duties each day.
Further Information
The Schoolsworks Academy Trust and Downsbrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references. Downsbrook Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.
How to Apply
Applicants should clearly include their current expertise and previous experience making reference to the Job Description and Personal Specification within this pack. The application form can be downloaded from this advert along with a guide on how best complete it. Applications should be sent to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 230467
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02659.
Job Reference: SCHO02659
