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Teaching Assistant Grade Three

Job Introduction

Job Title: Grade 3 Teaching Assistant
Salary: £22,271 - £25,952 per annum including SEN allowance
Hours: 32.5 hours per week Mondays and Tuesdays 8:45am to 4:00pm

Wednesdays and Fridays 8:45am to 3:15pm

Thursdays 8:45am to 4:15pm

Location: Fort Royal Primary School
Permanent Term time only plus 5 TED days

Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference every day?

At Fort Royal Primary School, we are proud to provide a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious learning environment for children with a wide range of special educational needs. Guided by our ethos of Play, Learn, Laugh and Succeed, we help every child feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Grade 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children in their learning, communication, independence and wellbeing, working alongside skilled and supportive colleagues who are passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil.

At Fort Royal Primary School, we believe in investing in our people. Whether you are at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, we offer excellent professional development opportunities and a clear pathway for progression through our Teaching Assistant grades. For those considering a future in teaching, we actively support colleagues to access further training, qualifications and teacher training routes, helping them build a rewarding long-term career in education.

In return, you will join a welcoming and supportive school community where teamwork, kindness and ambition are valued. Every day brings new challenges, achievements and moments that make a lasting difference to our pupils and their families.

We are looking for someone who:

Is caring, positive and committed to helping children achieve their full potential.
Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
Has high expectations for all pupils.
Shares our values and commitment to inclusion.
Is passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

Why join us?

A welcoming and highly supportive staff team.
Excellent professional development opportunities.
Clear career progression through Teaching Assistant grades.
Opportunities to explore pathways into teaching and further qualifications.
The chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.

A day at Fort Royal:

Every day is different, but every day offers opportunities to make a difference.

You might find yourself:

Supporting a child to communicate something for the very first time.
Helping a pupil develop confidence and independence.
Sharing a story, exploring a new topic or getting creative.
Supporting children to develop friendships and social skills.
Celebrating a pupil achieving something they have been working towards.
Working with colleagues to find new ways to engage and motivate learners.

Sometimes the biggest achievements are the smallest steps.

And that's what makes working at Fort Royal so rewarding.

Fort Royal Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday 8th December 2026

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