Nurture Teaching Assistant

Edith Weston Academy, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HQ

52 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 September 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: Monday - Friday 27.5hrs per week Term Time only (38 weeks/ year)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary (initially until the end of the academic year 2026 due to the funding agreement but we do hope that this will continue after that)
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23194

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 and behaviour under the direction of the Nurture Class Teacher and Nurture Lead. Initially, this post will be until August 2026 but would hopefully continue pending funding.

The Nurture Nest at Edith Weston Academy is a special provision, funded by Rutland County Council, that provides a full-time alternative provision for children across the county. They will join the Nest for a year before transitioning back to their home school once the intervention is complete.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Effectively support children’s learning and progress and uphold our school values and expectations.
• Understand the role of nurture and effective behaviour management in supporting children with challenging social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the class teacher.
• Act calmly and professionally in all situations.
• Build positive relationships with children and colleagues to support the children effectively.

What the school offers its staff

Edith Weston Academy is part of the Brooke Hill Academy Trust comprised of three primary schools in Rutland and Lincolnshire. One of the driving values of our MAT is that our schools are treated as individuals, have their own character and serve their own unique communities. We share a common bond and work closely together to provide many opportunities for the children to work, learn and have fun with other children from across the Trust.

Although the Nest is a separate provision, it is located within the school and the staff are very much part of our team. At Edith Weston Academy, we want everyone in our team to be passionate about our school. 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.

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 note the school is closed from the 23rd July until 1st September, however emails are monitored.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Nest Nurture TA Application Pack (EWA July 2025).pdf - 263 KB (opens in new tab)

About Edith Weston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 67 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edith Weston Academy website
• Email address: slt@brookehillacademytrust.education
• Phone number: 01780720025
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edith-weston-academy

Arranging a visit to Edith Weston Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email slt@brookehillacademytrust.education.

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