Carr Junior School is seeking a resourceful, innovative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support the physical health of our pupils by encouraging them all to take part in physical activities, especially during lunch time.
The successful candidate will plan, manage, and deliver a range of activities consistent with the physical education curriculum. You will have experience of delivering interventions to pupils in a school or educational setting and you will possess five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent, including English and maths. You will also have a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain this qualification. You will be able to quickly build effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers in order to support pupils to become the best that they can be.
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our trust can be found here.
The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.
About this role
- Teaching Assistant PE (Level 3)
- Carr Junior School
- Fixed term until 31 August 2026
- Term time only
- 18 hours per week (Monday – Friday 12.15pm – 3.15pm with 3 additional hours of after school club provision)
- Grade 6 Level 1 to 4 (£27,513 to £30,015 per annum) pro rata, pay award pending. Actual Annual Salary £11,500.55 to £12,546.39
- Closing Date: midnight on Wednesday 11 June 2025
- Interviews: Monday 16 June 2025
- Start Date: 1 September 2025
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
How to apply
Further details about the school are available on the school website.
A job description and person specification for the role are available here.
Please download the application form here.
Please submit completed forms electronically to: recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Mrs Laura Winston
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.