Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Grade 2 – 31.25 hours per week

Fixed term contract for 12 months

£17,942 - £18,223 (actual salary)

Starting date: from September 2026

Wombwell Park Street Primary School is a good school (Ofsted December 2023).

We have a fabulous team of staff with an excellent mix of experienced and ‘new to the role’ staff. The children are very hard working, well behaved and enjoy school life with the staff! We have a friendly ethos and support each other in developing and learning.

Should you wish to find out more about Park Street beforehand then please do not hesitate to contact the school.

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who will work in a designated class team expected to be in KS1, but willing to work across all classes ranging from Nursery to Year 6 as directed and needed. This will involve support for the teacher and children in class, 1:1 intervention with relevant children, SEND work and small group intervention and support sessions as requested by the class teacher.

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 high expectations, alongside a desire to support and nurture children to best meet their developmental needs. You will be expected to uphold all the school policies and procedures, paying particular attention to the positive behaviour and relationships policy.

Applicants must have:

• evidence of relevant Level 3 qualification (or evidence of working towards this)
• relevant experience working with school-age children (EYFS/primary)
• excellent communication skills
• a minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (and show evidence of this)
• a positive attitude and a desire to work as a member of a fantastic team.

Job Description.pdf

Exposure Profile LOW.pdf

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Monday 13th July 2026.

Shortlisting and interviews will take place very shortly after this.

The successful candidate will, if requested, be willing to work in other schools within Every Child Matters Academy Trust.

Please note for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Wombwell Park Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In accordance with advice issued in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as part of the recruitment process schools will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

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