Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Pentland Primary School (One Excellence Multi Academy Trust)

OverviewPentland Primary School

Teaching Assistant (Level 3) – Fixed Term Post until 31st August 2026

Start date – As Soon As Possible

32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

Grade H, spinal point 14 – 17 (actual salary £22,417 - £23,542)

Responsibilities

Providing support into pupils across the school, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Supervising groups and occasionally whole classes for a session

Providing a high standard of nurturing and education, through quality interactions and by developing strong, authentic relationships, for all children within our school. As well as on a one-to-one basis if required.

Being proactive, flexible and a reliable team player, offering support to colleagues when required.

Building and maintain strong relationships with all to enable that all at St Mark’s flourish and our communities’ needs are at the forefront of all we do.

Helping the children to make progress working closely with a supportive and experienced team, as well as other external professionals. You will regularly feedback to both the class teacher, SLT and your colleagues regarding children’s progress and general wellbeing.

Safeguarding and EqualityDisclosure: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce, and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Posts are subject to a satisfactory DBS, reference checks and social media checks and are not open to anyone on the DBS Barred List.

How to applyIf you think this post is for you, please contact Debbie Hamilton, Headteacher, for an informal discussion on (01642) 559609.

Applicants should apply by using the following link:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144542/EDV-2025-PPS-66418

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 12th September 2025

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