Teaching Assistant

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Role: Teaching Assistant

Location: Grange Community Nursery & Primary School

Salary: Grade 4, SCP 4 - 6

Actual Salary: £19,742 - £20,372

Hours: 32.5 per week // 5 days per week // 39 weeks per year 

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave and will terminate on the return to work of the substantive post holder

The governors of Grange Community Nursery & Primary School would like to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our committed and enthusiastic team. This position is to commence in October 2026 and will be temporary in the first instance.

At Grange Community Nursery & Primary School, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and vibrant small school with a wonderful family feel
• A friendly, hardworking team of staff
• Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children
• Demonstrate high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour
• Be creative and enthusiastic
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Have flair, talent and initiative
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards
• Be able to work in close partnership with the whole school community

The closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Friday 2nd October 2026. Interviews will be held week beginning 5th October 2026.

If you would like to arrange a visit or require more information regarding the post, please contact Harriet McGilloway, Head Teacher, at [email removed].

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.