Part time, temporary 1:1 Teaching Assistant
at East Worlington Primary School
27.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum
Grade C: £13.47 to £13.69 - depending on experience
also
Part time, temporary 1:1 Mealtime Assistant
2.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum
Grade A - £12.85
Required from September 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our support team at East Worlington Primary School.
The successful candidate will support the development of a pupil in the Reception Class with additional needs. You will be tenacious and committed to supporting the needs and development of the individual pupil whilst being an excellent team player and communicator. Previous experience of working with pupils with different abilities and knowledge of attachment based mentoring and relational practice would be an advantage.
The post is temporary and will be subject to the continued attendance of the pupil and/or the result of any special needs or funding review.
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
A good standard of English and Mathematics
Excellent communication skills
Patience and positivity
Support inclusion and be fully committed to ensuring the very best for all our pupils
The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils
We are pleased to be able to offer the successful candidate an additional role as a Mealtime Assistant. The post involves supervising and providing support for the pupil during the lunch break.
The working pattern within the roles will be:
Teaching Assistant Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm -3.30pm
Mealtime Assistant Monday to Friday 12.30pm – 1.00pm
The working pattern allows for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Ideally the successful candidate will be available to start in September, but we are committed to recruiting the best candidate for the role and have some flexibility.
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
A full candidate pack has been published to support our recruitment which can be found on our website.
Please download and complete the application form which is available on our website and email it to [email protected] by 10 am on Wednesday 2nd September 2026. All applications will be acknowledged.
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.
In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.
Closing date: 10 am Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Interview date: Friday, 11th September 2026
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: £12.85-£13.26 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
