13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    30 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

NJC 12-17 FTE £28,597.75

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • To work with children as part of a team under the overall direction of the Headteacher who will be responsible for the policy and educational programme and for matters of control and discipline within the National Curriculum Framework.
  • To foster the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school by recognising individual pupils’ needs and identifying and implementing appropriate responses.
  • Working independently in accordance within guidelines, to encourage pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standard of achievement and attainment for all pupils.
  • Providing short term cover, without responsibility for planning and assessment (including PPA).
  • To develop, plan, deliver and review learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils in accordance with best practice and national guidelines.
  • To carry out specified duties with individuals, groups or classes under the direction of a qualified teacher in accordance with The Education (Specified Work & Registration) (England) Regulations 2003.

  • To be aware of your responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young persons whom you have contact with during the course of your duties.

What the school offers its staff

At our Ofsted rated GOOD school, children can begin their journey with us from the age of two and we support our working families by providing wrap around care through breakfast and after school clubs run by our own highly trained, passionate staff.

At Rainbow we pride ourselves on having the very highest of standards of behaviour and attitudes to learning. Our children are our strength, they are proud of their school and enjoy taking an active role within the school community. On visiting Rainbow, you will see happy, friendly children who are eager to learn.

It is our aim to provide our children with the best knowledge available to ensure that they are ready for the next stage of their education.

We are developing a curriculum that ensures the children have a positive attitude to learning and develop the academy values ofbeing Respectful, Honest, Brave, Determined, Kind and Caring.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to bethanyjames@rainbowforgeacademy.co.uk

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About Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
344 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0114 2487342

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is a larger than average sized primary school with approximately 360 children on role. We offer a nurturing, caring learning environment for children aged 2-11 years.

Our Nursery provision is divided into three separate rooms based on age and stage of development with each having its own specifically designed outdoor learning area. On leaving nursery children enter the reception class which also has its own specially designed outdoor learning area and dining room.

We offer a before and after school club for all children aged 2 -11 years in two separate spaces for the younger and older children.

We are fortunate to have extensive outside areas where children can safely learn and play. Other facilities include a gym, art studio, library equipped with computers, laptops and i-pads, a separate dining hall and an assembly hall with a stage equipped with a sound and lighting rig.

Creativity is an important part of life at Rainbow and we are proud to have been awarded the Silver Artsmark in recognition of our work.

Arranging a visit to Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bethanyjames@rainbowforgeacademy.co.uk.

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