Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Temporary post - Full time, 31.25hrs per week, 39 weeks per year to be paid at NJC Grade C, £13.92ph To commence December 2026 This role will be to provide general classroom support across the school. We are looking for an individual with a strong, sensitive and nurturing approach to children’s needs, who can be flexible, communicate effectively and think creatively. You will need to show a high degree of initiative and be solution focussed. Branscombe Church of England Primary School is a small, friendly village school where every child is known and valued. Set in the heart of the community, we provide a nurturing environment with high expectations, helping every child to flourish. At the Link Academy Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise wellbeing, celebrate individuality, and recognise the vital contribution every colleague makes. We are a collaborative, values‑driven family of small, nurturing, community‑focused schools, where no one works in isolation. Our schools work closely together in geographical clusters, sharing expertise, resources, and innovation, while also benefiting from the strength and support of the wider network of schools. This is an inspiring, supportive place to build your career, where you can flourish, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference every day. We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations and structures to help you to succeed. You will need to show initiative, creativity and demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful and growing team to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel special. Ideally, you will:

• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills;

• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;

• Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries;

• Be willing to work as part of a team;

• Be energetic, positive and enthusiastic;

• Be able to use your own initiative when required

Ideally, you should already have a good knowledge of all key stages and early years including phonics, but training will be provided otherwise, plus literacy and numeracy to GCSE A-C or equivalent.

What we can offer you:

• Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership

• Substantial workplace pension

• Term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons

• Staff Wellbeing support

• CPD opportunities for all staff

If you wish to visit the school prior to application, you are more than welcome. Please contact them directly to arrange a convenient time, 01297 680339 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media check.