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  • 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.

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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
Phone number
01780720025

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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