Gamesley Primary School is a wonderfully warm, vibrant, and happy place to work. Nestled within a close-knit community with high levels of economic deprivation, our school is a vital hub of support, ambition, and care for our families.
If you want a role where you can make a tangible, life-changing difference from the very start of a child's school journey, you will find it here. Our children are absolutely lovely, our families are incredibly supportive, and thanks to our consistent, nurturing approach, behaviour across the school is very good.
What Our Children Need
Our youngest learners are looking for a Teaching Assistant who knows exactly how to help them thrive. They flourish with adults who are:
• Kind: Ready with a warm smile, a helping hand, and endless patience.
• Strict: Gentle but firm in maintaining the clear routines and high expectations that make them feel safe.
• Fair: Ensuring every child gets the attention, care, and equal opportunities they need to grow.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our Reception team for an exciting journey over the next academic year. Early Years is where the magic happens, and you will play a pivotal role in shaping our children's first formal experiences of school.
This role involves lots of fun and hard work. From muddy outdoor play and creative phonics support to helping children develop their independence, you will be right at the heart of the action. We laugh a lot, support each other fiercely, and work tirelessly to give our children the best possible start in life.
. 32.5 Hours a week. Term Time Only. Fixed Term until 31.08.2027 or on return of postholder, whichever is sooner.
Who We Are Looking For
• A qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a genuine passion for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• An enthusiastic practitioner who brings energy, creativity, and joy into the classroom and outdoor learning spaces.
• Someone who understands that positive relationships with parents and carers are key, and will invest time in getting to know our lovely community.
• A proactive team player who loves a challenge and thrives in a happy, fast-paced environment.
Why Join Gamesley?
"Staff morale is high, and visitors frequently comment on the tangible warmth and happy atmosphere that flows through our corridors."
We offer a supportive and collaborative team, excellent professional development, and a staff room that feels like a community. Most importantly, you will get to work with children who genuinely love coming to school.
To start on 1st September 2026
This role is a fixed term contract, term time only. Grade E SCP 11-16 with an actual paid salary of £21,741 - £23,577
For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.
The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:
• Applications close at 9am on Monday 15th June 2026
• Interviews will take place on Monday 22nd June 2026
If you have any queries regarding the role please contact the school..
Please note that we may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust are subject to a three‑month probationary period. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a third‑party social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
