About the role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant to work mornings for 20 - 25 hours per week (negotiable) during term time only at our small, friendly village school. The post will predominantly involve working for five days per week as part of a small team supporting a child in our nursery. In addition you will be required to support children in other year groups across the school as directed by the headteacher and/or SENCO. You will also be required to work as an MSA, covering duties in the lunch hall and playground as required. The hours for this role would be Monday to Friday 8:30am up to 1.30pm (negotiable). However, there is potential to increase the hours to 3.15pm depending on the needs of the child being supported and the continuation of funding for the child being received. We are looking for a candidate who is:
patient, warm and caring and who enjoys spending time with children, helping them learn and grow in confidence
flexible and can use their initiative
committed to ensuring children make the best possible progress
a proven team member with good communication skills
someone with GCSE equivalent passes in English and Maths
Preferably qualified to Level 2 or Level 3 in a suitable area
We can offer:
a very supportive team who work closely together
relevant training where appropriate
fabulous, well-behaved children
a caring school, where our practices are based on our Christian values of Courage, Appreciation, Respect, Peace, Responsibility and Love
We encourage visits to see our wonderful school. Please contact our headteacher, Malcom Foster for more information.
Closing date: 06/11/2026 17:00:00
Interview date: Week beginning 9th Nov 2026
Bayford is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England Nursery and Primary School for children from 3 to 11 years old which has been at the centre of the village since 1833 when the school was first established. There are currently 83 pupils on roll who come from the village and surrounding areas. The school is organised into four classes: Nursery & Reception, Years 1&2 , Years 3&4 and Years 5&6. Our caring, family atmosphere is rooted in our Christian values of Courage, Love, Appreciation, Responsibility, Respect and Peace. This can be seen in our professional relationships with each other, the children and our families. At our school, we provide a creative curriculum to challenge and motivate our pupils and enable them to participate in a range of high quality learning opportunities. We believe that children learn best when engaged and motivated and that learning outside the classroom is the way to enage our children. Each class takes part in a full day of Forest School activities each half-term with many other learning outside the classroom opportunities created throughout the year. At Bayford we pride ourselves on our strong home/school relationships. We encourage an open door policy, allowing parents and staff to meet whenever a need arises. We place a high value on establishing close links between home and the school so that we can effectively work together to achieve the best for our children.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and shortlisted candidates will be asked to share any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
The successful applicant will also be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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