Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team at Finedon Nursery and Infant School on a permanent, part-time basis.

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to work with enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
• Values personal development as well as academic achievement.
• Has experience in leading phonics.
• Can help develop social and communication skills.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all teaching and learning activities.
• Is dedicated to providing the best education experience for our children.

In return, we can offer you a position in a great team of professionals who are dedicated to working to providing the best possible education for our children. We are an inclusive and supportive community who will provide excellent opportunities to develop professionally.

The school is a well-resourced modern teaching and learning environment. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to continuous improvement. We work together with our partner schools in the Learning for Life Education Trust, a locally based multi-academy trust.

Hours of work - You will be required to work 12 hours and 30 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year. Daily hours are 8:35- 3:25 with 30 minutes for lunch. Days to be negotiated on appointment. Please note that holidays cannot be taken in term time, but an allowance for holiday entitlement is paid accordingly.

The closing date for applications is midday on the 17th September 2026

We will interview on receipt of successful applications and reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to safe recruitment practices and all necessary checks will be made prior to employment commencing.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.