Learning and Teaching Assistant
Winston Way Academy, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2WS23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,720 FTE / Pro Rata £25,644
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post: Learning and Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent and Term Time Only
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,720 FTE / Pro Rata £25,644
Location: Redbridge
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Interviews: W/C 8 June 2026
Winston Way Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing high-quality education and care. Our mission is to foster a love of learning in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning and Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference to pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing, including those with SEND and EHCPs.
About the Role
As a Learning and Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils across the school, working closely with teachers and senior leaders to deliver high‑quality learning experiences. You will provide tailored support for individuals and small groups, contribute to interventions, and help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils’ learning, social development, and wellbeing, including those with SEND and EHCPs
- Work alongside teachers to deliver classroom learning and targeted interventions
- Support pupils during lessons, break times, lunch times, and enrichment activities
- Assist in preparing learning materials, displays, and classroom resources
- Support behaviour management in line with school policies
- Provide whole‑class cover when required
- Assist with assessments and provide feedback to staff and parents as directed
- Participate in training, CPD, and school development activities
- Accompany pupils on trips and out‑of‑school activities when required
What the school offers its staff
What Can Winston Way Academy Offer You:
As part of the United Learning Trust, we offer great benefits for our staff, including:
- Highly competitive pay above national average.
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
- An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum.
- Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
- A respectful working environment.
- Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
- A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
- Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
- Access to training
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering mental health and wellbeing support
- Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service. The plan gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Car lease scheme
- Employee benefits through Westfield Rewards including money off your weekly shop, savings from big brands like M&S, Sainsbury’s Boots, H&M, Argos and many more
- Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccines
Further information about the job
How to Apply
To join our dedicated and talented team click apply or visit our careers page at https://www.winstonwayacademy.org.uk/vacancies
The deadline for applications is 31 May 2026. Interviews will take place W/C, 8 June 2026.
Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. If you are shortlisted for the role, we will carry out an online search.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new member to our Winston Way community.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Winston Way Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 613 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Winston Way Academy website
- Email address
- hr@winstonwayacademy.org.uk
Winston Way is a three form entry primary school in Ilford, East London. The school caters for children from Nursery to Year 6 (3-11 year olds) with 660 children currently on roll. Winston Way Academy is part of United Learning, a large multi-academy trust across England, who believe that everyone can strive for excellence.
At Winston Way, we value our diverse community and take pride in our children and their achievements. All of our staff truly believe that the students within our school can realise their aspirations whatever they may be, whether it is University or the career of their choice. We aim to offer a broad, engaging curriculum, which not only gives our students the opportunity to study their interests, but also provides them with skills that can be applied in all areas of life. We believe that using innovative, evidence-based teaching methods, and having high expectations of both students and staff are essential for this to be achieved.
Our school motto is ‘behaviour, expectation and environment’, because we truly believe that these three qualities will enable us all to achieve our aims.
Arranging a visit to Winston Way Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@winstonwayacademy.org.uk.
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