Teaching assistant & lunchtime supervisor - King Edwin Primary School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
01/10/2026
Advert End Date:
20/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
£18,106 + £1,461 Actual Salaries
Hours per week:
TA - 30hrs per week + LSA - 2.5hrs TT+1
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
King Edwin Primary School South Avenue Amble Northumberland NE65 0ND
Further Information
King Edwin Primary School based in Amble, is a vibrant, friendly and welcoming learning community where we believe ‘if you’re ready to try, you’re ready to fly’. In October 2024, we moved into our new premises on South Avenue, and we are continuing to develop and enhance our wonderful site as we grow into our new home.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our school. We are looking for someone who will support our children, working with small groups and individuals, both in and out of the classroom. The successful candidate will be primarily based in the EYFS, however they must be willing to work across the school if required.
Applicants must have NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification as well as GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above.
Recent experience of working with children in a mainstream primary school setting is essential.
The successful candidate will also provide support as a lunchtime supervisor (2.5 hours).
Teaching assistant main duties:
- Work in the classroom to support learning alongside the class teacher
- Plan and deliver RWI Phonics, English, Maths and social/SEND interventions as directed by the class teacher
- Engage proactively with children on the yard at breaktimes
- Work closely with the staff team to promote and encourage high expectations of behaviour
Lunchtime assistant main duties:
- Supervise pupils while they eat in the dining hall
- Promote good table manners and a calm, respectful environment
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the dining room
- Help to facilitate engaging, inclusive, and safe play experiences during lunchtime
- Provide first aid where appropriate
Working Pattern: TT+1
TA - variable hours 20-30 per week to initially start at 30hrs per week
LSA - 2.5hrs per week
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post. Safeguarding checks will also be undertaken on shortlisted candidates.
Further information about the school, including policies can be found on our website: http://www.kingedwin.northumberland.sch.uk
Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by post or by e-mail, no later than midday on Tuesday 20th October.
School Name: King Edwin Primary School
Full address: South Avenue, Amble, Northumberland
Postcode: NE65 0ND
Tel.: 01665710388
e-mail: admin@kingedwinamble.uk
Website address: http://www.kingedwin.northumberland.sch.uk
Salary amounts quoted are subject to an equated salary adjustment if you commence employment part way through the academic year.