Teaching Assistant | Scale 3 (spp 5/6) | Laithes Primary School
Teaching Assistant required
Scale 3 (spp 5/6)
32.5 hours (term-time only)
Required for November 2026
Fixed Term to August 2027
We are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
Applications from experienced teaching assistants are warmly welcomed.
The successful candidate will have the skills required to work as a supportive member of a staff team. The minimum educational qualifications required are 2 GCSE’s at grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent e.g. NVQ Level 2 or Level 2 certificate.
Laithes Primary is an inclusive, forward thinking and fast-moving primary school with happy, well-engaged children and committed staff members who ‘go the extra mile’ for our children.
At Laithes Primary, we place great importance on the wellbeing of our staff and are proud to offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing benefits free of charge. These include:
• Golden Tickets (an extra 2 hours off per term for every team member)
• Physiotherapy, counselling, mindfulness support, and wellness programmes
• Weight management, menopause support, nurse support, and health screening
• Fully integrated GP service, flu jabs, and cancer & chronic illness management
• Stress workshops and financial wellbeing guidance
• Access to the SAS gym
• Support for pupil wellbeing
We value our team’s health and happiness, and these initiatives form a key part of our commitment to a positive and supportive working environment.
We are seeking to appoint a flexible team player who is prepared to support the class teacher, other colleagues and children. You will need to be well motivated, tenacious and be confident enough to use your own initiative when the need arises. In addition, you must have a firm but fair manner and a genuine desire to support the individual development of the children with whom you work. You will be expected to uphold all the school’s policies and procedures, paying particular attention to the positive behaviour and reward strategies. Experience of working with children with special educational needs, including those with complex communication & interaction needs is desirable. A willingness and ability to follow the direction of the Teacher in Charge and other senior staff and to follow particular programmes for individual children would be an essential requirement.
Applicants must have:
Relevant experience working with school-age children
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
The ability to use basic technology to support teaching & learning
A minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Maths, or equivalent
Willingness to undertake training related to the role, including first aid training
A positive attitude and a desire to work as a member of a team.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join our dedicated team. An interest in working with SEN would be an advantage.
Visits are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Ruslana Yarmolyuk on 01226 281255.
Apply online. Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with Mrs Hayley Gunn, via the school office or using h.gunn@ecmtrust.co.uk to discuss the post further.
The closing date for applications is 16th of October 2026.
Interviews will take place within the next week starting 19th October 2026. For any further details regarding the position, please contact the school on 01226 281255 (between 9am and 3pm)
Please note for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Every Child Matters Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Laithes Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.
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