Teaching Assistant

St Gabriel's CofE Academy, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 1AN

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 August 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, part time (Can be done as a job share): Up to 35 hours a week - flexible for the right candidate's circumstances between 2 - 5 days a week - daily pattern of 8:15 - 15:45
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,584 - £27,269 FTE
• Actual salary: £20,447 - £21,794
• Pay scale: SCP 7-10

What skills and experience we're looking for

Relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or equivalent

Current first-aid certificate

Evidence of further professional development

Experience of working to support learning within a primary setting

Demonstrable experience of impacting on pupil progress and outcomes

Knowledge and understanding of Primary or Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum & Assessment

Ability to articulate an understanding of excellent practice in teaching and learning in Primary education

Knowledge of assessment, recording and reporting of pupils' progress and achievements in the Primary /Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum including an understanding of standards expected

Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the protection of children and young people.

Demonstrates genuine passion for learning and children’s progress

Positive and flexible approach to new ideas, approaches and challenges

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Evidence of good personal relationships, including the ability to work as a member of a team

Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative

Evidence of an appreciation of establishing and developing positive relationships with parents and the local community

Committed to own continuing professional development

Demonstrates an understanding that at all times the best interests of the children must be promoted

Commitment to upholding and promoting the school’s ethos and values

An understanding of and proactive commitment to promoting equal opportunities for all

Excellent attendance record

Appreciates the significance of child protection and safeguarding for all individual children and young people whatever their life circumstances.

Can demonstrate a working knowledge of and commitment to establishing a culture of safeguarding for the whole school community.

What the school offers its staff

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to have a significant impact on our provision for children, supporting them in high-quality learning experiences and offering love and care as well as working alongside our brilliant staff team. We can offer:

Competitive TA salary

A supportive and collaborative staff team

13 non-working weeks each year

Flexible working opportunities

Training and career development opportunities

Discounted Childcare

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gabriel’s CofE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration.

The post holder will be required to take responsibility for and uphold a culture of safeguarding.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to om@stgabrielscofeacademy.org

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

TA 2 Candidate Information September 2025.pdf - 511 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Gabriel's CofE Academy

• School type: Free School, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 433 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gabriel's CofE Academy website
• Email address: office@stgabrielscofeacademy.org
• Phone number: 01788222405
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gabriel-s-cofe-academy

We are a highly successful, happy and forward-facing school, eager to keep learning, developing and being a place where all can flourish.

Arranging a visit to St Gabriel's CofE Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stgabrielscofeacademy.org.

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