Teaching Assistant

Prior to appointment, the successful applicant will be required to pass our vetting checks including social media checks and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you have lived abroad, you will need to provide an overseas criminal record certificate.

We are looking to appoint and enthusiastic and creative individual to support our children in their learning journey. The Children First Academy Trust is a growing Trust, bringing together schools that believe in the power of excellent education. We value and invest in our staff. We're creating a structured professional learning offer and enjoying embedding a culture of continuous development for all. If you join us you will want to dedicate yourself to mastering your craft as an educator, you will be surrounded by evidence-based pedagogy and a cutting-edge curriculum. We have plenty of space for you and your pupils to develop; with wonderful fields and opportunities for outside classrooms. Our teachers are leading practitioners who are passionate about making the best decisions for their pupils, we warmly welcome diversity of experience. You will need to be completely committed to making a difference to the lives of children because many are at risk of not succeeding. They need you alongside them, helping them to outrun the challenges of economic disadvantage. You'll also have: · a local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution · Employee benefits and rewards, including a cycle to work scheme · Employee assistance programme Not sure you have everything you need to fulfil the role? We recommend you apply; we are happy to develop someone, our staff are brilliant and will support you all the way. Have a look at our website and get in touch to book a time to visit us. We are looking for candidates who are:

• Motivated, inspirational and hard working
• Committed to promoting high standards
• Team players who promote positive behaviour across the school
• Willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community
Hours: 33 hours 45 minutes per week x 39 weeks Actual Salary Range: £24,521 - £24,872 p.a. inc. (Scale 3) Contract Term: Permanent Closing date: 18.11.2026 Interviews: W/C 23.11.2026 Start Date: As soon as possible