Teaching Assistant

Charlton Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and hardworking Teaching and Learning Assistant. We are a friendly, happy school with a supportive staff team and well-motivated children who are eager to engage and learn.

The role will involve working up to 30 hours over five days a week, providing pupil support on a one-to-one basis or within small groups, as well as supporting the class teacher with general classroom management. There is also the expectation that you will cover for 30 minutes every lunchtime.

Whether you’ve worked in schools, youth work, care, or another setting — if you connect well with children and believe in inclusion, we want to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is emotionally intelligent, positive and proactive. You’ll work alongside our experienced team to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping create a classroom where all children feel safe, supported and inspired to flourish.

About YouYou don’t need to have worked in a school before. If you’re passionate about helping children succeed, love working as part of a team, and have the confidence to build strong relationships with pupils, this could be the perfect next step for you.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Connects easily and positively with children
• Is calm, flexible and compassionate
• Can work closely with teachers and colleagues to deliver excellent support
• Is willing to learn and grow

Why Charlton Primary School?Charlton Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school with a strong sense of community and ambition for every child. You will benefit from working within a supportive team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and continuous professional development.

We warmly welcome informal discussions and school visits. To arrange a conversation or tour, please contact the school office

Telephone: 01235 762861

Email officech@cha.cambrianlt.org

Charlton Primary School & Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.