Job Introduction
We support part-time working and welcome applicants for either the full position or working mornings or afternoons (school can create a job share for suitable applicants).
Full time TA would work Mon – Fri 8.30 - 3.00pm Hours: 30 hrs a week FTE Salary £24,921.00 and Actual Annual Salary £16,762.25 (Pro-rata)
Morning TA would work Mon – Fri 8.30am-12.45pm Hours: 21.15 hrs a week FTE Salary £24,921.00 and Actual Annual Salary: £11,817.38 (Pro-rata)
Afternoon TA would work Mon – Fri 12.45pm - 3.00 Hours: 11.15 hrs a week FTE Salary £24,921.00 and Actual Annual Salary: £6,229.97 (Pro-rata)
Position: Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026) – Term Time only
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 11am Wednesday 15th October 2025
Interview Date: 9am Friday 17th October 2025
Pegasus Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive city school that has a positive, diverse community and a determination that all children will succeed. Our children embrace our school motto ‘individually we achieve, together we excel’ and enjoy being challenged through our broad curriculum, that focuses on developing children’s character through our six core values: enthusiasm, determination, confidence, ambition, creativity and respect.
We are looking to employ an additional Teaching Assistant to join our team of supportive and professional staff. The role will include supporting key children with complex SEND and general TA duties, plus lunch duty. Experience of working with children who have complex SEND is desirable as is experience of working in Early Years, but not essential.
As mentioned in our advert heading, we support part-time work and welcome applicants for either the full position or working every morning or every afternoon (school can create a job share for suitable applicants). Please specify on your application form (within the personal statement section) what hours you would like to be considered for.
We can offer you:
- Plenty of opportunities for professional development, within our school and our Trust.
- An individual CPD pathway, to develop practice, and help you reach the next stage in your career.
- An opportunity to work in a charitable organisation that is focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children.
- A competitive salary, a popular benefits and rewards programme.
- The opportunity to work as part of a supportive team of staff, working with our incredible children.
What our staff team say is the best thing about working at Pegasus:
- “We are a close and supportive team, who care about the well-being of others.”
- “The CPD offered is of high quality, provided throughout the year and inclusive of all members in the staff team.”
- “Our team is child-focused, enthusiastic and dedicated to improving the life chances of all of the children we work with.
The right candidate will have:
- Drive, determination and a passion for working with children and their families.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a large staff team.
- A positive outlook and a resilient nature.
- A commitment to developing their own, and others, practice as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of children with complex SEND.
If you feel you would be suitable to work within our supportive and friendly team, we would like to hear from you!
For further information about Pegasus Primary School go to https://www.pegasusprimary.com/
Pegasus Primary School takes safeguarding children seriously. The successful applicant will have to undergo a DBS check and references will be required in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
Application Procedure:
All applications must be submitted on the United Learning on-line application form, which can be accessed on the URL link. We are unable to accept CV applications.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
