Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT / LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT REQUIRED on a FIXED TERM CONTRACT from ASAP to July 2027 31.25 HOURS PER WEEK IN TERM TIME ONLY (39 weeks per year) 8.35am - 3:20pm Salary Range ME4 point 5 (£29,436 Full Time Equivalent) Come and join us at Gorringe Park! We are looking for someone who can: Support children with their learning, both in the classroom and in small groups Work with children with additional needs, who find it challenging to access the curriculum The successful candidate will be working to support children, across a year group, in their classrooms, and also delivering interventions to small groups of children. They will also be working closely with individual children to support their educational needs and achieve the outcomes set out in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You must be patient and caring, and be a good team player. Previous experience of working with children with additional educational needs is desirable, but training and support will be available - applicants will need to use their initiative and adapt quickly and intuitively to the needs of the children as well as a have a willingness to learn and receive direction from others. This post may be of particular interest to graduates considering a career in teaching and looking to gain experience. Desirable Qualifications: - Particular interest and enthusiasm for working with children and supporting learning Experience of caring for or working with primary aged children Excellent literacy and numeracy skills in English & Maths If this position interests you, please come and visit us – please telephone to arrange. Gorringe Park is a friendly, welcoming, multicultural school, with delightful children and a commitment to meeting the needs of all. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FORMS: 12 noon on Friday 2nd October 2026 INTERVIEWS: Week commencing Monday 5th October 2026 - However, we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. PROVISIONAL START DATE: End of October / beginning of November 2026 (depended upon recruitment checks) CONTRACT: Fixed term to 22nd July 2026, with the possibility of extension