Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Playleader

The role will involve supporting learning and teaching in the classroom and across the year group; preparing and organising resources and activities; and providing meaningful and positive play and supervision at lunchtimes.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to join our team, initially in the Infants, but in the long-term there may be opportunities to work in the Junior year groups. This vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a forward-thinking, supportive and inclusive school., Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement) Start date: 1 September 2026 About the Role The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and a calm approach to working with children and with other adults. We are looking for someone who is cheerful, positive, reliable, flexible and hard working. We are looking for someone who:

• has appropriate experience in a primary school setting, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage;
• has an unwavering belief in supporting children to achieve their best;
• enjoys sharing ideas and working collaboratively as part of an effective team;
• actively works in partnership with others.
In return we are proud to offer:
• A vibrant and supportive school community
• Enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children
• Hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff
• Positive relationships with parents
• A commitment to continuing professional development