Teaching Assistant

Salary SCP 7 £25, 584 [FTE] 

Actual Salary £17,898

The governors at Acresfield Academy are looking to appoint an excellent teaching assistant to join our school. This is a really exciting opportunity to join a dedicated, forward thinking team.                                                                                                                                                                                                  The post is for 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday during term time. It is a temporary post for two terms.

We are looking to appoint a member of staff to support children across the school. You will need to show an understanding of what helps children to thrive both academically and personally. You will need to show you are confident at working with children from a range of ages, including our youngest children, to support their early development and acquisition of key knowledge and skills across the curriculum through to children in KS2.  We are looking for someone who can demonstrate they can encourage children to develop in a nurturing and calm environment. 

The successful candidate will need to show they are a flexible, team player with excellent communication skills.  You will be joining a hard working and highly successful staff team, who prioritise support for each other with wellbeing at the forefront of our work. The school is part of North West Academies Trust, a highly successful Trust, who provide support and lots of opportunities for an individuals’ professional development.  This is a great opportunity to join a successful school and provide our children with an excellent education.

The closing date for applications is Friday, January 24th 

Interviews will take place: w/b January 27th

Start Date: February 2024 

The job description, person specification, and application form are accessible on-line. Please ensure you complete an application outlining how you meet the criteria for the post.

The school places the highest regard on the safeguarding of all pupils. As such, the post is subject to reference and the successful candidate completing an enhanced DBS check.

For further information please contact us at admin@acresfieldacademy.org.uk