Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Fixed Term Contract Starting 1st September 2026 to 28th July 2027 Term Time Only 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm Grade 3 Scale Points 5 to 7 Salary will be pro-rated based on the number of hours and weeks worked per year e.g. £21,980 to £22,684 An opportunity has arisen for a Grade 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team at Farnsfield St Michael's Primary School working full time on a fixed term contract basis. What are we looking for? • Someone with the training and confidence to hit the ground running, but who will also be keen to learn from and with us. • Someone who is passionate about early years, who wants the children in their care to have the best possible first experience of school. • Someone who will see themselves as part of the whole school and be keen to contribute more widely. But most of all… • Someone who loves working with children. What will your key responsibilities be? • Working closely with the class teacher to help our new children settle into the new routine. • Supporting the children in accessing the provision, playing and talking alongside as they develop their skills. • Taking a small group for a story or sounds and number activities. • Noting your observations of the children to assess their progress over time. • Supporting the teacher in keeping the space safe, tidy and inviting for their children, building on their interests. Farnsfield St Michael's C of E Primary School is a happy and caring school to be part of, in a lovely rural setting. Our children take pride in their school and are eager to support the staff team in making their school the best it can be. The successful candidate will be committed to supporting and contributing to the school ethos of 'love to learn, learn to love'. The closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 10th July 2026 Interviews will be held Monday 13th July 2026 To apply for this role please complete a MITRE application form, available through TES, a