Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Edgewood Primary School is looking to appoint a highly skilled part-time Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role will be working with children with special educational needs and supporting within a team of classes in our school (Key stage to be determined). The successful candidate will be: • Qualified as a teaching assistant • Enthusiastic • Proactive • Able to demonstrate they can think on their feet to solve problems • Able to keep the provision running effectively and meeting the needs of these children • Be committed to inclusion of the children they work with • Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff • Able to maintain a positive outlook and cheerful personality • Adapt planned curriculum to meet needs The successful candidate should have a clear understanding of supporting children with a range of special educational needs. This is a permanent post for two days a week working as a job share. There may be an opportunity for additional hours subject to funding. Our school is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media search in line with KCSIE. The County Council welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges. Does this sound like you? If so, in return we can offer: • A school with a welcoming and supportive staff and environment • An opportunity to work with respectful and well-behaved pupils • Professional support, CPD opportunities Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. Please note we do not accept CV’s as a stand-alone application. The closing date for applications is Monday 28th September 2026 at 12noon. Interviews are taking place on Friday 2nd October. Applicants will be informed if they are selected for interview by phone/email so please ensure you have the correct phone number and email address on your application form. References will also be requested prior to interview.