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Teaching Assistant
Castle Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is calm, nurturing and highly reliable, with a genuine passion for supporting young children. Whilst previous experience of working with children with medical needs would be advantageous, full training and ongoing support will be provided. This role will involve providing one-to-one support for a Reception-aged child with significant medical needs, helping them to access learning, participate fully in school life and thrive alongside their peers. Working closely with school staff, parents and external professionals, you will play an important role in ensuring the child's safety, wellbeing and successful inclusion in our school community. Term Time Only including 5 Inset Days 8.30 am - 3.15 pm each day (8.15 am start Tuesday & 4.00 pm finish Wednesday) This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to a child's school experience at the very start of their educational journey. We are seeking someone who: • Builds positive and trusting relationships with children • Is calm, patient and able to respond sensitively to individual needs • Has excellent communication and teamwork skills • Can follow medical and care plans consistently and accurately • Is flexible and willing to learn new skills through training and support • Understands the importance of working closely with families and professionals • Shares our commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child achieves their potential We can offer you: • Children who will make you smile every day • A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community • High-quality training and professional development opportunities • Ongoing support from experienced leaders, teachers and inclusion staff • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing • The support of The Partnership Trust, which values its staff and respects the individuality of its schools • Pension contributions • Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme This position includes a 30-minute lunchtime duty, which is likely to involve supporting the same child. We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all that we can offer. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note: The salary indicated is based on a pay scale. New appointments are normally made at the bottom of the scale. Progression through the scale is dependent on length of service in line with our pay policy All applications should be made via MyNewTerm The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be required to disclose relevant convictions and cautions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended. Certain convictions and cautions are protected and therefore do not need to be disclosed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, where applicable, a check of the children's barred list. In addition to satisfactory references