Laughton Junior and Infant School - Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Salary Details: BAND D SP 5-6
Job Details: 30.8 hours per week, 8.40am – 3.20pm Monday to Friday. Temporary. Term Time
Application process
Closing Date: Friday 16th January 2026 at 12pm
Shortlisting Date: Friday 16th January 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026

Laughton Junior & Infant School is a small, one form entry, primary school in the beautiful surroundings of Laughton-en-le-Morthen. We are currently looking to appoint a well-motivated, excellent, committed teaching assistant to join our team in January 2026 or as soon as possible (dependent on notice period).

We are seeking:

• Someone with previous primary TA experience
• SEMH/SEND experienced
• First Aid (would be an advantage)
• A willingness to undertake additional training
• An excellent practitioner who has a real commitment to primary education
• An organised person with excellent time management skills

We can offer you:

• Children who love learning
• Highly skilled and supportive colleagues
• An inclusive ethos where every child is nurtured, challenged and valued
• A strong CPD programme
• A warm and friendly environment where we all aspire to be the best that we can be
• A Trust that offers many opportunities for growth and development.

Laughton Junior & Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and relevant safeguarding checks will be conducted in line with guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All school posts involve working with children and therefore the successful candidates will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Laughton Junior & Infant School