Whitelands Park Primary School has a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to work in a class or 1:1 basis, supporting children with a varying range of needs. You will be working closely with the SENDCo and class teachers to ensure that the children’s needs are met. The position is available from January 2026, on a permanent basis.

You will need to:

• Work either in EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Have relevant qualifications and/or experience in working with children, with possible experience with those with additional educational needs.
• Be flexible in your approach to the needs of the child.
• Have high expectations of all children.
• Be willing to take part in relevant CPD in order to support our children.
• Assist the teacher and ensure all children are supported to achieve the best they possibly can.
• Be a flexible, passionate, and enthusiastic individual who thrives to promote a love for learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment to helping all pupils achieve their very best, regardless of their starting point.
• Have high expectations of behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
• Hold a passion for teaching and learning.
• Uphold and model our school values of Growth and Kindness.

In return we can offer:

• A dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Leadership and Safeguarding Team who are continuously striving to achieve the best for our pupils.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Personalised development opportunities, including weekly training.
• A warm and friendly team who work together to support each other.
• A supportive Academy Trust (Equinox Learning Trust), with a Central Team committed to providing the best working environment.

For further details and an application pack, please contact the school on 01635 862517 or email office@whitelandsparkprimary.co.uk or on the school website – www.whitelandsparkprimary.co.uk

Closing date: Thursday 8th January, Midday
Interview date: Monday 12th January

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.