VACANCY AT SILSDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant – Permanent Position
31.25 Hours per week over 5 days.
Band 5-7 NJC Points 5 – 17
(depending on experience)
Commencing: As soon as available
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed person to join our Teaching
Assistant team, supporting teaching and learning and the personal development of pupils
within KS2.
You will be working alongside our teaching team to provide high quality teaching and learning
experiences for our children. You may also be required to cover whole classes alongside other
support staff.
We are looking for a candidate who:
• Has the skills and knowledge to support all children within our school, within the
National Curriculum
• Has a good understanding of children and is able to form positive relationships
• Can use effective strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning
• Have very high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour
• Behave in a professional manner within a team environment
• Is a flexible and creative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a good sense
of humour.
We can offer you:
• A strong and supportive team of staff and the opportunity to work alongside colleagues
in a three-form entry school.
• An modern work place, with the latest equipment designed to support teaching
and learning in a fantastic rural location.
• A positive school ethos where pupil behaviour is very good and children are
enthusiastic about their learning.
• A welcoming and friendly school with strong home/school partnerships.
• A staff wellbeing package, car parking space and a locker!
• The opportunity to develop your role further through accessing high quality CPD
opportunities.
All applicants are strongly recommended to visit the school – please contact the school office
to arrange a time.
Applications are welcomed on Prospects Online
Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 18th March 2026
Interviews: 23rd / 24th March 2026
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts
are subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online Searches and the applicable recruitment and
prohibition checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.