Teaching Assistant
Edith Weston Academy, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HQ13 days remaining to apply
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.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to slt@brookehillacademytrust.education
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Edith Weston Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 86 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
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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