Teaching Assistant Grade Three

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Grade Three
Salary: £21,257 - £24,977 per annum
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Location: Fort Royal Primary School
Permanent

Fort Royal Primary School is seeking to appoint a Grade Three Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated staff team.

We are a Primary School is in the heart of Worcester, providing a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment for children with a wide range of special educational needs. At the heart of our school is our ethos Play, Learn, Laugh and Succeed. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, valued, and engaged. Through meaningful learning experiences, positive relationships, and a focus on wellbeing, we create an environment where every child can flourish.

We are looking for candidates who under the direction and control of the Class Teacher:

• Ensure the well-being and safety of individual pupils and to always follow the schools safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Deliver and organise the learning for pupils in your class including including in specialised areas, for example, outdoor learning, swimming and PE.
• Ensure that pupils are supported in their learning and care as needed but also ensuring that their independence and general development is also supported.
• Have an understanding of the curriculum, the assessment framework and the next steps (short and longer term) for each individual pupil.
• Take a collective responsibility to ensure that risks are identified and managed and that the pupils are cared for both in terms of wellbeing and physically by following individual plans and strategies including using the whole school electronic system (CPOMS)
• Support with the location/creation of resources and learning materials including individual resources and materials.
• Use I.C.T to support children’s learning.
• Support communication by using a total communication approach
• Assist at an appropriate level with the provision of general care and welfare of children and are committed to the vision, values and ethos of Fort Royal Primary School.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive class staff.
• A rewarding role in a school committed to continuous improvement and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the education and wellbeing of our pupils.

Fort Royal Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 13th October 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: To be confirmed