Teaching Assistant

Our School   

Primley Wood Primary School is a wonderful diverse school in an excellent new environment. The multi faith, values-led ethos of the school is cherished and a foundation to flourishing in life. 

The school collaborates with and is supported by leaders from the Nishkam Schools Multi-Academy Trust (NSMAT). NSMAT is a DfE flagship very high performing Outstanding Trust of 4 primaries, 2 secondaries, and 3 nurseries across 4 regions.  

Our children are a delight to teach, the school has excellent resources, our teachers are enthusiastic and hardworking, and the support team is dedicated to the wellbeing of all students.  We opened in September 2013 as a one-form entry school, now with nursery provision. 

The Role 

The school are seeking to appoint an experienced, bright, and enthusiastic teaching assistant/associate teacher to join our friendly and inclusive school.   

The successful candidate will be: 

• preferably a graduate 
• committed to and able to support the school ethos  
• able to promote high standards of attainment and behaviour 
• inspirational, enthusiastic and highly motivated 
• able to work as part of a team and take individual lead as appropriate 
• able to inspire and appreciate creativity 
• able to assist teachers in planning and preparation of lessons appropriate to the class and individuals 
• support SEN lead in a range of intervention strategies 
• assist the SEN lead in documentation and monitoring of each child  
• able to support pupil learning in classroom settings, with individuals, small groups and whole classes as appropriate. 
• able to assist in monitoring pupils’ progress and assess work to achieve individual progression and whole school improvement 
• experienced in promoting the wellbeing of pupils, providing guidance and support 
• able to communicate and consult with parents 
• able to assist in preparing reports as appropriate 

We will offer you: 

• a friendly and welcoming team 
• hardworking and dedicated colleagues 
• enthusiastic and diligent children 
• supportive parents, carers and community 
• a committed and fully involved governing body 
• a well-resourced learning environment 
• opportunities for professional development 

Primley Wood Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.  

To apply: 

• Please complete an application and additional information form 
• Applications to be sent to ccropper@primleywood.co.uk by midday on Friday 19th April 2024 
• Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to attend an interview. 
• Interviews will be held week beginning the 29th April 2024 
• Visits to the school are welcomed (please call the school office to book an appointment or email info@primleywood.co.uk)