Teaching Assistant (L2 or L3)

Grange Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Level 3 (or Level 2, dependent on experience) Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team as we continue our journey towards pursuing excellence for every child.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a difference to children's lives and is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Working across our school community, from Nursery to Year 6, you will play an important role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, delivering targeted interventions and providing opportunities for children to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for someone who is positive, proactive and forward-thinking, with the confidence to use their initiative, work independently and contribute fully to our collaborative team.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about improving outcomes for children and committed to making a positive difference to their lives.
• Have high expectations of children's behaviour, learning and achievement, believing that every child can succeed.
• Be enthusiastic, creative and motivated, with the ability to inspire, engage and encourage children to achieve their full potential.
• Have experience of providing high-quality support to individuals and groups, including delivering targeted interventions and specific programmes to accelerate progress.
• Be confident in using their own initiative and working independently, while recognising the importance of effective teamwork.
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting children's social, emotional and mental wellbeing, helping them to feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Be flexible, adaptable and highly organised, with excellent communication, interpersonal and ICT skills.
• Have strong literacy and numeracy skills, alongside the relevant qualifications and experience required for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant role.
• Be willing to plan and lead purposeful activities during lunchtime, contributing to a positive, engaging and safe environment for all children.
• Demonstrate a commitment to their own professional development and a willingness to embrace new opportunities and challenges.

What we can offer:

• A supportive and approachable Leadership Team committed to developing and investing in its staff.
• High-quality mentoring, guidance and professional support.
• The opportunity to work alongside a skilled, experienced and enthusiastic team who share a collective commitment to achieving the very best for every child.
• Happy, friendly and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and achieve.
• A well-resourced learning environment with opportunities to develop your skills and experience across the primary age range.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a school that is ambitious for its children, its staff and its wider community.

If you are passionate about education, have the drive to make a difference and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and professional conduct.

All appointments are subject to rigorous safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, verification of identity and qualifications, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the Children's Barred List where the role involves regulated activity. Other relevant pre-employment checks will also be undertaken in accordance with statutory guidance.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026, online searches may be carried out as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates. These searches will consider publicly available information and help identify any issues that may be relevant to an individual's suitability to work with children.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you think this is the challenge you may be looking for we would welcome an application form from you. Visits to the school are strongly recommended and you will be warmly welcomed. If you would like to see what we have to offer and talk directly to us please contact Mrs C. Plaskit, Headteacher, or Miss L. Blotz, Deputy Headteacher, on 01472 232030.