Teaching Assistant

Edith Weston Academy, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours 50 minutes /week. Term Time only (38 weeks/ year)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary- 1 year- with the possibility to extend
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796 Pro Rata (please be aware this is the full time equivalent, not the actual salary). £12.86/hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teaching Assistant at Edith Weston Academy, we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team to support our children with their learning under the direction of the Class Teacher. We are currently planning for this vacancy to be in Key Stage 2 but may work across other classes in the future.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Effectively support children’s learning and progress and uphold our school values and expectations
• Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the class teacher
• Act calmly and professionally in all situations
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to support the children

What the school offers its staff

Edith Weston Academy is a supportive place to work with a committed staff team. Everyone in our team is passionate about our school so we only want the very best people working with our children. 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.

Contract Type: Temporary- 1 year- with the possibility to extend

Hours: 30 hours 50 minutes /week. Term Time only (38 weeks/ year)

Salary: £24,796 Pro Rata (please be aware this is the full time equivalent, not the actual salary). £12.86/hour

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.

For more information about our school please visit our website www.edithwestonacademy.co.uk or visit the Trust website www.brookehillacademytrust.co.uk

Thank you again for considering joining our team at Edith Weston Academy, we look forward to meeting you soon.

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

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.

Additional documents

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

Edith Weston Teaching Assistant (closing 26th June).docx - 296 KB (opens in new tab)

About Edith Weston Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• 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: 01780 720025
• 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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