Teaching Assistant reference: ERYC005463

The job itself

At Warter CE Primary School we are proud to offer a supportive, caring environment for all members of our school family. We are a rural primary school serving our village community and have a strong Christian, family and inclusive ethos, where teamwork is highly valued and the role of the individual within the team is respected. Joining us at Warter School, you can expect to receive ongoing support from colleagues and to be part of a caring school.

We are looking for a committed and motivated Teaching Assistant with a minimum of 2 years experience of working in an Early Years setting to work part of the week providing both general classroom support and supporting a child with an EHCP. The post is fixed term to August 2026.

If this sounds like the role, and the school for you, the application form, job description and person specification is available to download from the ERYC website. For further information, or to arrange a visit to school please contact Mrs Lucy Leeman, School Business Manager on 01759 302061.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly staff member who:

builds positive relationships with children, staff and parents;is cheerful, positive and adaptable;is committed to children’s welfare and safeguarding;keeps up to date with information regarding pupil needs and the content of their EHCP or IEP’s if appropriate;can work independently with small groups of pupils when required, following the learning programme designed by the teacher ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the group;has a fair, positive and calm approach to ensuring pupils meet high expectations of good behaviour;create a vibrant learning environment which encourages children to develop as independent thinkerssupports the class teacher and individual childrensupport individual children with their social and emotional needs;encourages pupils to become independent thinkers;be a positive member of the school team;supporting the ethos of the school by implementing the Behaviour policy and school expectations;supports the Christian ethos of our school.