Small Group Teaching Assistant

West Lynn Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Small Group/One to One Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team.

If you want to join a school where everyone works together to provide the very best education for our children in an environment which nurtures and cares for every individual, then we want to hear from you.

You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, high expectations and a real commitment to supporting the children as they enjoy learning a bespoke knowledge rich curriculum.

You must be able to help keep pupils engaged and on track during each lesson and you will have strong behavioural management skills.

Start Date: Sept 2026

Hours: 28 hrs /week, 39 weeks/year (term time +1)

Salary: Scale C, point 5, £13.26/hour

Temporary Contract to 31 August 2027

Email: [email removed]

Website: https://www.westlynnprimary.co.uk/

Purpose of the Job

Under the direction/instruction of teaching/senior staff, work with and provide intensive support on a one to one and small group basis. Supporting access to learning and providing support to the teacher to enable the children to fully access the curriculum. To be able to promote positive play and work experiences and help them to be more independent.

Organisational Relationships

·        Responsible to the Head Teacher but works to and with a teacher on a day-to-day basis.

·        Liaise with teachers and other support staff and appreciate/support the role of other professionals. As directed, liaise with parents and volunteers.

·        To be aware of the need for confidentiality and to maintain professional standards in this area.

Responsibilities

Support for Pupils

·        To attend to the personal and social needs of pupils and any other special requirements depending on the nature of a pupil’s special needs, and wherever possible, making these part of the learning experience.

·        Supervise and support pupil ensuring their safety and access to learning.

·        Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs, promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils and encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

Support for the Teacher

·        Be aware of pupil problems, progress and achievements, report to the teacher as agreed and undertake pupil record-keeping as requested.

·        Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.

Support for the Curriculum

·        Support pupils to understand instructions and in undertaking literacy and numeracy tasks as directed by the teacher.

·        Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupil in their use, including the use of basic ICT as directed.

Support for the School

·        Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, including positive mental health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

·        Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

·        Be aware of the need for confidentiality and to maintain professional standards in this area.

·        Attend relevant meetings as required and participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

·        Assist with supervision of pupils out of lesson time, including before and after school. Accompany teaching staff and pupils in visits and out of school activities as required.

·        Undertake other similar duties and activities that fall within the grade and scope of the post, as directed by the Headteacher.

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

·        Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships.

·        Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being using school systems/processes as appropriate.

·        Communicate and co-operate with relevant external bodies.

·        Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Other

·        To have professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality.

·        To have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Personal and Professional Conduct

A member of staff is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are to uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.

For a full job description and personal specification please click the link below.

The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Closing Date for Applications: 3rd September 2026

Interview Dates: Sept 2026

Start Date: Sept 2026

How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. 

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