Walton Oak Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to start in January 2025. The successful candidate will have a passion for creating lifelong learners, committed to inclusion and equality and has a high expectation of themselves and every child.
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals who can bring high quality support to children in the school. They will join a hardworking and dedicated team of teachers and support staff, who are committed to improving outcomes for children in their care. We are looking to appoint somebody who can be flexible and support learning in a creative way.
Working Hours – 32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year), Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm. This role is a permanent position.
We are:
A Good school with Outstanding leadership
A cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive
An innovative school with excellent facilities
What we offer:
A team of staff committed to supporting you
Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools
Opportunities to study for the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)
Our ideal candidate will:
Good written and verbal communication skills
High level of personal and emotional resilience
Lots of patience
Capacity to be flexible
Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals
Walton Oak is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website.
The deadline for applications is Monday 25th November 2025. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.
Salary: FTE £ 23,576 / Actual £ 18,310
Closing date: 9am Monday 25th November 2024
Interviews: Friday 29th November 2024
Start date: 6th January 2025
To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.