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Teaching Assistant

Edith Weston Academy, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HQ

This job expired on 17 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  17 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 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 to Friday Term Time 30 hours 50 minutes per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,656

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 under the direction of the Class Teacher. We are currently planning for this vacancy to be in Reception / Key Stage 1 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.

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

BHAT Support Staff Application form (2025).docx - 171 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Application Pack KS1 (EWA July 2025).docx - 1.24 MB (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: office@edithweston.rutland.sch.uk
• 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 office@edithweston.rutland.sch.uk.

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