Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term) - Oughtrington Primary School
The role
Oughtrington Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and caring teaching assistant to join our outstanding school.
The successful candidate will assist children with additional needs across the school. Lunchtime supervision will also be included in this role.
We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who will:
- Supervise and provide particular support for KS1/KS2 pupils with additional needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
- Assist with the development and implementation of Pupil Profiles and Pastoral Support Plans
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- Encourage interaction with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
- Provide the class teacher with effective feedback about learning
Oughtrington Primary School offers:
- A supportive and friendly team of staff and governors
- A warm and welcoming environment
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Enthusiastic, happy children who are keen to learn
- A risk benefit culture promoting positive outdoor learning and play
Application forms and details are available from the school’s website. All completed forms should be returned via email for the attention of Mrs Proud at oughtrington.admin@thebeamtrust.co.uk
Oughtrington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Medical, Online and social media, Prohibition from teaching, Right to work, Satisfactory references, Suitability to work with children.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found on homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/.
Key dates and Information
Closing date: Midday on Monday 2 November, 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Interviews: Thursday 5 November
Contract: Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2027 - Term time only (can be done as a job share)
Salary: Grade 3 (SCP4-5)
Hours: 8.45am- 3.30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)