What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in the role of Nurture Teaching Assistant in The Nest nurture provision 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 and behaviour under the direction of the Nurture Class Teacher and Nurture Lead. Initially, this post will be until August 2026 but would hopefully continue pending funding.
We are looking for someone who can:
• Effectively support children’s learning and progress and uphold our school values and expectations.
• Understand the role of nurture and effective behaviour management in supporting children with challenging social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the class teacher.
• Act calmly and professionally in all situations.
• Build positive relationships with children and colleagues to support the children effectively.
The Nurture Nest at Edith Weston Academy is a special provision, funded by Rutland County Council, that provides a full-time alternative provision for children across the county. They will join the Nest for a year before transitioning back to their home school once the intervention is complete.
Although the Nest is a separate provision, it is located within the school and the staff are very much part of our team. At Edith Weston Academy, we want everyone in our team to be passionate about our school. 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.
What the school offers its staff
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 or visit the Trust website
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.