Teaching Assistant – Bowhill Primary School

Teaching Assistant – Bowhill Primary School

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Starting September 2026, fixed-term until 31st August 2027
22 hours per week, 8.40-3.20 (1hr lunch break) from Tuesday to Friday, Term time only
Salary £25,989 – £26,403 per annum, actual salary £13,292 – £13,503 per annum, for part-time.
Closing Date: 9am, 13th July 2026
Interview Date: 20th July 2026

Job Advert (pdf)  |  Job Description (pdf)  | Application Form (pdf)

Be the person who helps a child believe they can.
At Bowhill Primary School, we know the moments children remember most are often the ones where they felt safe, valued and truly believed in.

The warm welcome at the classroom door.
The encouragement to keep trying.
The adult who notices when a child is struggling – and helps them find their confidence again.
These moments matter.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming school in Years 5 and 6. Someone who understands that supporting children is about far more than learning alone – it’s about building confidence, nurturing curiosity and helping every child feel they belong.
At Bowhill, our CARE values of Community, Aspiration, Responsibility and Environment are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a school where children are known as individuals, families are valued partners, and staff work together to create the very best opportunities for every child.

As a member of the Bowhill team, you will join a supportive and collaborative staff community where everyone is united by a shared commitment to helping children thrive. You’ll be part of a school where relationships matter, successes are celebrated, and every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference to a child’s life.

We are looking for someone who:

  • genuinely enjoys working with children and building positive relationships
  • brings calmness, kindness, resilience and a sense of humour
  • believes every child deserves to feel successful
  • can support children with a wide range of needs and personalities
  • is proactive, adaptable and willing to get stuck in
  • reflective and driven to get a little better every day
  • wants to be part of a collaborative, caring school community
  • ideally has an understanding of the upper KS2 curriculum

In this role, you will:

  • support pupils in class, in small groups and sometimes on a 1:1 basis
  • help children access learning and develop confidence and independence
  • work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences
  • support children’s social, emotional and behavioural development
  • celebrate progress – from the smallest breakthrough to the biggest achievement
  • contribute to a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment
  • build positive relationships with families, colleagues and the wider school community
  • play an active part in school life, trips, events and enrichment opportunities

In return, you will join a dedicated and welcoming staff team who care deeply about the children and each other, in a school where kindness, community and opportunity sit at the heart of everything we do.

Because for some children, the right adult really does change everything.
Become part of our journey by completing our application form and returning it to hr@elatschools.com if you would like to apply. Please ensure you fully complete the supporting statement – this will be reviewed as part of the shortlisting process. Please see our Teaching Assistant Job Description for further information.

 

 

Safeguarding Information

We are a people-focused organisation with strong principles of enabling every child and adult within our Trust to thrive. We have high aspirations for all our children, regardless of their starting point, and in turn, expect our staff to have high aspirations of themselves. We believe that our strength lies in working together and using our collective skills and expertise to benefit the children in our schools.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our Safeguarding Policy before applying. We will ask for references and conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Our Safeguarding policy can be accessed via the link below.