Teaching Assistant - EYFS and/or KS1

32.5 hours per week One Year Fixed Term Required: 1 September 2026 Albemarle is a vibrant and inclusive community with brilliant pupils who are eager to learn and succeed. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who shares our belief in every child’s potential and who is ready to work alongside the wider team with energy, integrity and determination to unlock it. If you want to be part of something exciting, are motivated by challenge, and are prepared to work hard as part of a dedicated team to make a real difference, then we are the school for you. At Albemarle Primary School, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to champion respect, resilience, responsibility, and to nurture pupils who are resourceful and reflective in their learning. Above all, we place great importance on kindness, ensuring that every member of our community feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Albemarle is a happy, inclusive and forward-thinking school with a strong commitment to collaboration, high standards and professional growth. The role To work under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff to support pupils’ access to learning and provide general classroom support. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupils’ learning, personal development and wellbeing, including supporting pupils with SEND to fully access the educational opportunities available to them. What we are looking for: • A caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant who believes every child can succeed • Someone with experience of working with children, ideally within the EYFS and/or Key Stage 1 • A team player who can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community • A professional who has high expectations for behaviour, learning and inclusion • Someone who can support children both in class and through small group or one-to-one interventions • A proactive and flexible individual who is willing to c