Teaching Assistant with class cover

Teaching Assistant Grade 6 including class cover

32.5 Hours per week. 39 weeks per year

Underwood West Academy (part of the Aspire Educational Trust) has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the school in January 2025. This position is permanent, working 32.5 hours per week (08:30 – 15:30) over 39 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will become part of our inclusive school where we promote positive attitudes, good behaviour and moral understanding. All children are nurtured to establish a sense of pride and achievement in learning and being part of our school community whilst becoming happy, confident and resilient learners, each supported to reach their unique potential in a safe environment.

 If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach as below, we would welcome an application from you.

• Be dedicated, resilient and enthusiastic with a passion for providing an exciting and positive learning experience and outcomes for all
• Have experience of effectively delivering 1:1 and small group interventions
• Experience of covering a whole class to deliver teaching sessions
• Have strong classroom presence
• Holds GCSE Grade 5 in both English and Math’s, alongside an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Level 3 qualification.
• You will also be willing to complete further qualifications in Paediatric First Aid and Fire Warden training.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a successful, progressive and happy school. 

In return, we can offer:

• A school community with a warm, positive, caring ethos
• An opportunity of continued development within an experienced teaching team
• Experience of working in a thriving, successful primary school
• Regular CPD opportunities

Key responsibilities:

Working under the guidance of the teacher, the successful post-holder will be responsible for key responsibilities as described in the Job Description provided.

We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development.

As a Trust we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates reference checks and online searches will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009). 

If you are committed to helping children thrive and getting the best start in life, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please email the school Bursar to arrange. We would strongly advise prospective applicants to look at our school website, social media and the Trust website.