Teaching Assistant Level 1 (TA1)

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their best? The Grange Primary School & Nursery is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our dedicated team in a 1:1 pupil support role. You will work closely with an individual child, providing tailored support to help them access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. This role is ideal for a graduate considering a future teaching career or anyone looking to make a positive difference in a primary school setting.

Working alongside teachers and senior staff, you will support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development, help create an engaging classroom environment, and contribute to the inclusive ethos of our school. We are looking for someone with strong literacy and numeracy skills, excellent relationship-building abilities, and a commitment to helping every child succeed.

In return, you will join a welcoming school community that values teamwork, professional development and high aspirations for all children.

Apply today and take the next step in your education career with The Grange Primary School & Nursery.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the Trust does not hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence.

Safeguarding Statement

Lydiate Learning Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Posts at the Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected or defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) order 2020.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice. Shortlisted candidates are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect their suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to us, and we cannot take these offences into account.