Teaching Assistant

Required asap Teaching Assistant 27.5 Hours per Week – Term Time Only Level 2B – Grade 5 (Point 6 £25,989 to Point 11 £28,142) Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, actual salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis. Governors wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant, under the teacher’s clear guidance, will work with individuals or small groups, to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs. The role would be to ensure pupils remain on task and to report progress to the teacher. The successful candidate will: You will be required to establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities. have a genuine passion for working with young people and a commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential. build positive relationships with pupils, providing the encouragement, support and challenge needed for them to succeed. demonstrate patience, resilience and empathy, particularly when working with vulnerable pupils and those who face barriers to learning. work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing positively to the wider life of the school. Closing Date: Wednesday the 8th July 2026 at Midnight Proposed Interview Date: To be Confirmed We reserve the right to close this post should we receive suitable applications prior to the closing date. Therefore, we would encourage early applications. Please see below for the Job Pack which details more information about the post. To apply, please complete the Application Form, Reference Consent Form and Recruitment Monitoring Form (optional) listed below and email them to recruitment@st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk. Alternatively, they can be delivered to school, addressed to Mrs D Walmsley. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an on-line search will be carried out as part