About this role
Pear Tree Mead Academy is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who can also cover our busy lunchtimes for us.
We are looking for someone who will:
Have excellent communication skills
Be calm, resilient, and resourceful
Be able to work with children with a variety of SEND
Be highly motivated and well organised
Show initiative and work as part of a team
Attend relevant training and apply a range of skills and strategies with the classroom
Has experience of working with children including Early Years
We can offer you:
An opportunity to join a committed, supportive team with happy, enthusiastic, and motivated children
A well resourced school with excellent outdoor facilities
Strong commitment to staff well-being with dedicated staff wellbeing days, access to the PCLC trust well being clinic (providing health and well being services) and access to free gym facilities,
Opportunities for professional development
30.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
39 working weeks per year (44.7 paid weeks per year)
Salary: Scale 3 Point 5 - £18,469.87 pro rata per annum (including fringe allowance)
1 Year Fixed term contract - with the possibility of becoming permanent
Closing date: 4pm, Monday 8th June 2026
Interviews: Friday 12th June 2026
‘PCLC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service’