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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    18 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    10 July 2025

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 (Can be done as a job share): Full time Fixed term & permanent vacancies available

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£22,920 - £25,305 FTE (actual salary £17,641 - £19,477 pro rata per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you flexible, patient, caring and confident with children?

We are looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to work alongside the teachers and other support staff in our Academy

Key Roles and responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with teachers and other colleagues to support children who have an EHCP

  • To support teachers in providing for the education and welfare of all children in the academy, taking account of their individual needs
  • Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment
  • Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and extracurricular activities
  • Show professionalism by having proper regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the academy
  • Consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

The Ideal candidate will:

  • Be kind, caring and patient
  • Have some experience in supporting children who have additional needs
  • Be enthusiastic and have a genuine passion for motivating children to be their best

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

  • Competitive salary & pension scheme
  • Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (Linked to contractual hours)
  • A dedicated, friendly staff team, as well as Happy, motivated children
  • An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox)
  • Opportunities for Training and Progression


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please contact recruitment@kite.academy for further information or visit https://accesspeople.accessacloud.com/KiteAcademyRecruitment to apply.

Closing date for applications: Friday 18th July 2025

Interviews to be held: Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd July 2025

Early applications are recommended as suitable applicants may be interviewed sooner according to availability and the post filled prior to this date.

The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and social media check. Applicants must hold the Right to work in the UK.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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About The Grove Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
419 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Ours is a vibrant, exciting academy where close partnerships thrive in a nurturing and aspirational environment. Our pupils have positive attitudes to learning and show tremendous care and respect for one another. Our staff team is committed to making a real difference to our children for whom we aim to give the very best possible start to their education, developing personal aspiration and a lifelong love of learning. We aim for every child to achieve beyond that which they believe possible. Working closely with parents, we make sure that pupils are happy and that they are achieving success in all areas of academy life. We have extensive and beautiful grounds and a resource-rich indoor learning environment. We take great pride in our lovely academy. Do come and see for yourself!

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