At Barnacre Road Primary school, we are looking for a highly motivated, conscientious & nurturing Teaching Assistant (Level 2b), to join our supportive & hardworking school family. The successful candidate will have high expectations and good behaviour management. 

The successful applicant would be working primarily in our Year 5 class, with part of the role being responsible for supporting a child with SEN needs, alongside the traditional TA expectations. 30 minutes of daily Welfare cover is also part of the role.  

There are other opportunities available depending on skillset and experience, such as covering PPA, ELSA sessions or Forest school for instance, dependent on your skills and qualifications.  

 
The successful candidate will join a school that is keen to be the best it can be, with a determination to make sure all children can belong.  

Other Information  

We have polite, hardworking, and kind children and a committed and supportive staff who work well as a team.  

We are able to offer:  

- A warm welcome from a happy community with a strong family ethos.  

- Confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.  

- The active support of parents and governors.  

- Strong links with other local schools and the local community. 
 
This position is 32.25 hrs a week, term time only, and is permanent, working 8.45am-3.30pm Monday to Friday. The contract will be for 38 weeks, term time only. 
In addition to this role, there is also an opportunity to work in our Before and After School Club, Barn Owl Club, details of which can be discussed at interview. 
 
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. 
 
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. 
 

Equal Opportunities statement 

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community 

Rehabilitation 

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request.  

The Bay Learning Trust has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. The Bay Learning Trust has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. 
 
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.