Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Grade 3

Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Term time plus 5 inset days

Closing date: 26 November 2026

Salary: £13.70 - £14.14 per hour, Actual Salary £16,874 - £17,416 (Full time equivalent £26,427 - £27,274) 

Help children feel they belong, build confidence and make progress every day.

At Welton Primary School, we are proud to be “Building Foundations in the Heart of Our Community.” We are looking for a caring, committed Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school and help every child feel known, valued and ready to learn. About Welton We are a small academy primary school with 140 children, from our tailored early years unit, The Nest (ages 2–5), through to Year 6. Our size helps us build strong relationships and celebrate each child’s individual strengths and potential.

Our school community is guided by HEART: Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Resilience and Togetherness. Alongside our simple shared rules—be safe, be kind, be your best—these values shape how we learn and work together.

We are focused on making a positive difference for every child, with particular attention to early language and development, confident writing, and ensuring children who need additional support can participate, belong and achieve.

About the role

Working under the guidance of teachers and senior staff, you will help children access learning, develop independence and feel safe and supported in school. You will contribute to a purposeful, inclusive classroom and support learning in class, in small groups and through planned one-to-one activities.

The role includes:

• Supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and personal needs, following agreed plans and guidance.
• Building positive relationships and encouraging kindness, participation, confidence and independence.
• Supporting learning activities, including literacy, numeracy and the use of technology.
• Noticing and recording children’s responses and progress, and sharing clear feedback with teachers.
• Helping maintain a calm, organised learning environment and promoting positive behaviour.
• Preparing resources and providing practical classroom and administrative support.

You will be part of a team committed to helping children make progress and ensuring that support is thoughtful, consistent and responsive to their needs.

About you

You will bring warmth, patience and a genuine interest in children’s learning and development. You’ll be able to build respectful relationships with children and adults, work constructively as part of a team, and use your initiative while following teachers’ guidance.

We’re looking for someone who can:

Communicate well and support children with a range of needs.

Encourage children to take part, persevere and grow in confidence.

Observe carefully and share information about children’s progress or concerns.

Use basic technology and everyday classroom equipment.

Reflect on their practice and make the most of opportunities to learn.

Applicants should have a good basic education, particularly in English and maths, and relevant experience supporting or caring for children. The role requires either a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and the appropriate induction, or substantial recent relevant experience. Experience supporting children with complex needs and delivering learning programmes is important.

What we offer You’ll join a welcoming school team where your contribution matters. We support staff to develop through relevant training, professional development opportunities and our performance management review process. This is an opportunity to build your skills while helping shape children’s everyday experiences and progress.

Welton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An Enhanced DBS check will be required before appointment.