Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Grade 1 or 2 (Point 1-6) depending on experience and qualifications

27.5 hours per week, term-time only

Permanent Contract

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join us in our wonderful school!

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A strong dedicated team, who have high expectations of what our children can achieve.
• A CPD programme and wellbeing programme for all staff.
• Children who always demonstrate our key values.
• An opportunity to develop areas of interest.

We would welcome applications from candidates who:

• Hold, at least, a Level 2 qualification in working with children.
• Have experience of working with children.
• Have a willingness to develop and have a thirst for learning.
• Are a great team member able to support both children and staff.
• Can build effective and successful relationships with staff and pupils.
• Have a creative approach.  

Orchard Primary is a great place to work with children who love to learn. If you think you are the person we are looking for, then please complete an application form and return it to the school office before the closing date.

If you wish to have a look around the school, please contact the office where arrangements can be made to come and meet us. Should you have any questions, please email office@orchardprimary.org.uk or call the school office on 01386 552515.

Our school is committed to rigorous safeguarding practises and to promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and qualifications checks and health screening.

Closing date for applications: Monday 8 December 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews will be held: w/c 15 December 2025

Start date: As soon as possible