Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 21c48843-07c7-4825-a276-22e7d9d98f58 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team to support our children with their learning under the direction of the Class Teacher. We are currently planning for this vacancy to be in Reception / Key Stage 1 but may work across other classes in the future.
We are looking for someone who can:
• Effectively support children’s learning and progress and uphold our school values and expectations
• Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the class teacher
• Act calmly and professionally in all situations
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to support the children
What the school offers its staff
Edith Weston Academy is a supportive place to work with a committed staff team. Everyone in our team is passionate about our school so we only want the very best people working with our children. We expect everyone to be committed to making our school the best it can be for the children, willing to go the extra mile every day and be actively involved in all aspects of school life.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team to support our children with their learning under the direction of the Class Teacher. We are currently planning for this vacancy to be in Reception / Key Stage 1 but may work across other classes in the future.
We are looking for someone who can:
• Effectively support children’s learning and progress and uphold our school values and expectations
• Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the class teacher
• Act calmly and professionally in all situations
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to support the children
What the school offers its staff
Edith Weston Academy is a supportive place to work with a committed staff team. Everyone in our team is passionate about our school so we only want the very best people working with our children. We expect everyone to be committed to making our school the best it can be for the children, willing to go the extra mile every day and be actively involved in all aspects of school life.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.