Role: Educational Teaching Assistant

Salary: £18,196.66

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only

Join Us as a Teaching Assistant at Moor End Academy 
🎉 Every day is a chance to make a real difference! As part of our team, you’ll be supporting individual pupils or small groups, helping them shine and reach their full potential. Whether it’s through tailored teaching strategies, behaviour plans, or Individual Education Plans, you’ll be right there, cheering them on and guiding their progress. 🌟 

You’ll help all our pupils feel included, confident, and excited to take part in school life—and access the national curriculum in a way that works for them. With your great communication skills and positive energy, you’ll inspire, support, and bring out the very best in every child you work with. 💬💡💪 

Are you someone who loves working with children, thrives in a team, and wants to be part of something truly meaningful? At Moor End Academy, we’re on a mission to change lives, and we’re looking for a Teaching Assistant who’s just as passionate as we are! 

💫 Why Moor End? 

We’re proud to be part of the highly respected South Pennine Academies family, where a shared belief drives everything, we do: young people deserve the very best education — led by strong leadership, exceptional staff, and a connected, engaged community. 

As an accredited ‘World Class School’, our vision is simple but powerful: to unlock every student’s potential, ensuring each young person leaves with their GCSE passport to success in hand — and the confidence to shape their own future. 

We believe in the power of positive relationships, high-quality teaching, and dedicated pastoral care — all guided by strong, passionate leadership. Together, these pillars create a place where students are seen, supported, and inspired every single day. 

Our core values of: 

…are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our school culture and remind us of the vital role we play as educators — to empower students, spark ambition, and guide them toward becoming the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. 

South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive! 

🌈 What You’ll Bring: 

🎁 What You’ll Get in Return: 

We believe happy staff = happy students. That’s why we offer: 

If you're looking for a fun, fulfilling, and life-changing role, come join our Moor End family. We can't wait to meet you! 🍎 

Apply today — and help us grow something amazing. 🌱 

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We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form. 

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check via the DBS. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If we receive a number of high quality candidates, interviews may take place before the closing date of this vacancy