Teaching Assistant - Canon Peter Hall

Teaching Assistant
Grade 3, Points 6 -9 £25,615 -£26,847 FTE£19,331.16 -£20,260.93 (Pro Rata)

HOURS
32 hours and 30 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus inset days) Mon 8.50am-4.30pm, Tues-Fri 8.50am-3.40pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day

START DATE
As soon as possible

LOCATION
Canon Peter Hall Church of England PrimarySchoolAPPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday 23rd November 2026 (noon)INTERVIEWSFriday 4th December 2026 (Timings TBC)

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, pleasecontactCanon Peter Hall Church of England Primary School onenquiries@canonpeterhall.laat.co.ukor on 01469 510300
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The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.

Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.

Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.

Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.

Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.

Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following:

Record pupil data as required

Support children’s learning through play.

Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.

Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.

Support pupils in using ICT.

Invigilate exams and tests.

Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.

Support pupils on a one-to-one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.

Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.

Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of gender, sexuality and promotes diversity and wants a workforce which reflects Christian Values, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.