Teaching Assistant (with or without Forest School Qualification)

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Early Years
Salary: TA2
Hours: 08:40 - 15:25 Monday to Friday, term time only plus TED days
Location: Red Hill CE Primary School
Permanent

Start Date: 01 September 2026 or ASAP after that

The Governors and staff of our large church school are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Teaching Assistant to work in our Early Years department. This is an exciting opportunity to part of our Early Years department which is evolving as part of our new Early Years vision. The role will be term time only: 31 hours 25 minutes (8.40am – 15.25) per week.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of supporting children within the primary age range/school setting, specifically with Early Years
• Will have experience and knowledge of the Early Years curriculum
• Will have an understanding of observation based assessments
• Have a passion for working with Early Years children and setting the foundations of their educational career
• Have a secure understanding of play based learning as well as the importance of strong foundations
• Have experience/interest in working with children with specific and/or complex needs
• Have high expectations for our children’s progress and overall achievement
• Take an imaginative and creative approach to curriculum learning that captures the children’s interest
• Be flexible, forward thinking, innovative and highly energetic
• Have an understanding of how children learn, including social/emotional development.
• Have a passion for quality teaching and learning, enabling the best outcomes for our children.
• Be able to work well as part of our whole school team and school community
• Support our Christian ethos as a church school

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, friendly and committed team of staff
• Children who are enthusiastic, well behaved and eager to learn
• A supportive school community of staff, parents and Governors
• A commitment to your professional development
• A central location

Our school is a committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to and enhanced DBS check. Visits are warmly welcomed and recommended: Tours will be made available to successful shortlisted candidates on interview day.

Interviews will take place on 04 September 2026

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026