Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant  - working within either our Margaret Coats Centre (MCC) or mainstream classrooms

Term time only plus 1 additional INSET day

Permanent

26 hours per week   

TA - Grade 3 SCP 5 - FTE £26,427

Actual Salary - £15,654.32

Closing date:  27th September 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic professional to join our experienced and supportive team starting as soon as possible. 

You will need to be:

• a patient, resilient and motivated individual
• experienced in working with children who are significantly below age related expectations and display emotional difficulties
• an excellent communicator to establish positive home/school relationships
• passionate about promoting learning and achievement for all
• proficient in literacy and numeracy
• able to work effectively as part of a team and share our Vision

Main responsibilities will include.  

• work with the children under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo
• support the pupil with their additional needs whilst implementing planned learning activities/programmes as agreed with the class teacher
• show initiative and flexibility
• build effective relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• manage the pupils in 1:1 and group scenarios in a positive and calm way so they achieve the highest standards in their learning
• To Confidently navigate IT suites and cloud-based software.

 Experience of working in an education setting is essential.

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own particular ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership.

The Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by the vision we share for our students.  We value and respect the individuality of every child and believe their learning and development should be personal and holistic.  We aim to support their wellbeing and help them achieve their best.

St Martin’s Garden Primary School is a full through Primary School which:

• has high ambitions and aspirations for our learning community
• values children above all else and believe in partnership working
• respects all children and each other as individuals
• has a learning environment that is inclusive and celebrates children’s successes
• believes that building relationships is the key to success
• has a dedicated leadership team
• believes in providing a happy, safe and positive environment in which creativity, personal development and a love of learning will flourish.

At St Martin’s Garden Primary we have a resource base for pupils with a diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Condition. For further information about the Margaret Coats Centre please visit our school website.

The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS check is required for this post prior to commencement. The postholder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager.