Job Description
Are you flexible, creative and committed to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential? Then come and join us! We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to work alongside the class teacher to support a child with Special Educational Needs. The role will include responsibilities such as: supporting the child's learning, undertaking playground duties, preparing resources and assisting the class teacher as well as a lunch duty. We are looking for a suitable candidate who: Has high expectations of children both academically and socially. Has the ability to work closely and in partnership with colleagues as a team member. Shares the school’s caring ethos and vision. Shows enthusiasm, dedication, creativity and is flexible. Maintains a calm and consistent approach to working with the children. Uses good communication skills with colleagues, children and parents. Has a great sense of humour and fun. We will offer: A caring, warm and friendly school with a supportive and committed staff team Happy, well-behaved children who are eager to learn. A commitment to professional development The post is part-time, term time only. Monday - Wednesday - 08.30 - 15.15 Thursday - Friday - 08.30 - 13.00 Salary is dependent upon experience. Closing date - Wednesday 21st October 2026 Interview date - Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Start Date: November 2026 Contract Term: This is a fixed-term contract linked to the support needs of the child. The contract will run until 31st August 2027 and may be extended on an annual basis, subject to the pupil remaining on roll at the school and the continuation of funding. For further information please contact the school. Safeguarding Statement: Colebrook Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is therefore imperative that you provide all relevant information requested in order to meet this commitment. Disclosure & Barring Service(DBS) clearance, references and proof of right to work in the UK will be obtained prior to an appointment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed, please contact the school to arrange this.