Description West Row Academy, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 8NY £16,699 - £16,976 actual per annum (£22,737 - £23,114 pro rata) 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Permanent Reference: 6638 Required as soon as possible We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our strong team. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum and have experience of working with small groups to support learning. West Row Academy is committed to working with our families and the local community to develop the children’s academic and social skills. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils. West Row Academy is part of the Unity Schools Partnership, which brings opportunities to work with colleagues from across the wider trust and CPD opportunities. West Row Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS and all other relevant checks will be required for this post. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf) and USP Candidate Pack (pdf) For an informal discussion about the role please contact the headteacher, Elisabeth Close. This can be done through the school office by email on officewestrow-academy.org or by calling 01638 715680 How to apply To apply, please visit https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/257837SJD Closing date: 9am, 9 December 2024. Interview date: 13 December 2024. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.