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KS1 Classroom Teaching Assistant
Required September 2025
20 hours per week | Term time only (38 weeks) | Scale 2
Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 18th June 2025
We are seeking a friendly, empathetic and enthusiasticTeachingAssistant to provide classroom support for children within KS1, across the school and lunch time cover.
We are looking for someone who ideally is:
- confident, calm and patient
- experienced in accelerating the learning whilst working in small groups
- experienced in teaching phonics and supporting pupils with speech and language needs
- has experience of, and an understanding of working one to one with children with additional needs
- able to work as part of a team and liaise closely with Class Teachers, Senior Managers and parents.
Appropriate training will be given as required. This role could be suitable for somebody beginning their career in education.
Start date will be in September 2025, dependent on availability of successful candidate and subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Informal visits to the school are encouraged; please call the school office to make an appointment on 01799 586280.
Great Sampford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Information about the School
Great Sampford Primary School is a warm and friendly school in a beautiful village. We pride ourselves on excellent teaching and high standards where the children are prepared for life. Our teaching team are dynamic and strategic ensuring that pupils maximise their learning potential. Great Sampford Primary School is a friendly environment where the children are happy and feel safe; their behaviour is impeccable and we are all very proud of our school.