Teaching and Learning Assistant

The children, staff, and Governing Body at Holmgate Primary School and Nursery are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our Key Stage 1 team.

We are looking for a committed, positive, and supportive team player who is passionate about helping children succeed and thrive in their early learning journey. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support learning in the classroom, with a particular focus on phonics, maths, and targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.

This role will involve:

• Supporting high-quality phonics teaching and practice
• Assisting with the delivery of maths learning in class
• Leading or supporting intervention programmes to help pupils make progress
• Providing nurturing and consistent support to help children develop confidence and independence

When applying, candidates are encouraged to outline their experience of working in Key Stage 1, particularly any involvement in phonics, maths, or intervention support.

At Holmgate, we offer the opportunity to be part of a warm, supportive, and collaborative school community, where the success and wellbeing of our pupils are at the heart of all we do. We value high-quality CPD and provide opportunities for staff to develop their skills and feel empowered within an ever-changing educational landscape.

Successful candidates will be contacted on the week commencing Monday 1st June 2026 and next steps will be provided. If you have not heard by Friday 5th June 2026, please assume you have not been successful. Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th June 2026. The role would start on 1st September 2026.

If you would like to come and look round the school, please contact the school office directly on 01246 862270.

Provisional Interview Date: 11 June 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.