2 x Teaching Assistant - Permanent - Malvin's Close Academy

2 x Teaching Assistant - Permanent - Malvin's Close Academy

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 03/11/2025

Advert End Date: 17/11/2025 12:00

Salary: SCP 5 - 6: £21,907 - £22,255 per annum (£25,583 - £25,989 pro rata)

Hours per week: 37

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 287548

Employment Location: Malvin's Close Academy

Number of posts: 2

Closing date: 17 Nov

Further Information

We are seeking to appoint two highly motivated Teaching Assistants to join our enthusiastic team of professionals.

You will perform a key role in supporting children's learning in all its aspects. You will be required to work with targeted groups and or classes and must have a good understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes.

Malvin's Close is a friendly, happy, vibrant school located in Blyth. Our youngest children are just three years old and can learn with us all the way up to Year Six (aged 11). We have an amazing teaching team and are very proud of how together, with our pupils, parents, governors and staff, we are a community of learners that grow together with the children at the very centre of everything we do. Our curriculum, outdoor provision and teaching is personalised to meet the needs and interests of our pupils and through our wealth of teaching expertise we celebrate all aspects of the National Curriculum with children and in the learning environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Minimum requirements are grade 4 (C) in Maths and English at GCSE.
• Be experienced in working with children.
• Confidently support colleagues during the wraparound care sessions.
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of physical and personal development and well-being are achieved.
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Have some knowledge of different programmes or activities that could be used with a range of ages simultaneously.
• Have the ethos and philosophy to build good relationships with children and parents.
• Support daily routines in a stimulating and creative setting and help to provide rich experiences for our children.
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children.
• Be able to use ICT to support learning.

Our mission is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals. WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise standards.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• Competitive Salary.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• Ongoing commitment to your professional development.

WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.

Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 17th November 2025

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

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We are seeking to appoint two highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of professionals. You will perform a key role in supporting children's learning in all its aspects. You will be required to work with targeted groups and or classes and must have a good understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes.,

• Hold a relevant Level 3 Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Minimum requirements are grade 4 (C) in Maths and English at GCSE.
• Be experienced in working with children.
• Confidently support colleagues during the wraparound care sessions.
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of physical and personal development and well-being are achieved.
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Have some knowledge of different programmes or activities that could be used with a range of ages simultaneously.
• Have the ethos and philosophy to build good relationships with children and parents.
• Support daily routines in a stimulating and creative setting and help to provide rich experiences for our children.
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children.
• Be able to use ICT to support learning.
  
  Malvin's Close is a friendly, happy, vibrant school located in Blyth. Our youngest children are just three years old and can learn with us all the way up to Year Six (aged 11). We have an amazing teaching team and are very proud of how together, with our pupils, parents, governors and staff, we are a community of learners that grow together with the children at the very centre of everything we do. Our curriculum, outdoor provision and teaching is personalised to meet the needs and interests of our pupils and through our wealth of teaching expertise we celebrate all aspects of the National Curriculum with children and in the learning environment.
  
  The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• Competitive Salary.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible. WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online. Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.