Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children to learn, grow and thrive? Do you want to be part of an incredible school where everyone belongs, and kindness sits at the heart of everything we do? 

Fairfield Spencer Academy is a larger-than-average primary school at the heart of its community. While we are a busy and vibrant school, Fairfield is very much a Fairfield family. We are proud to be a joyful place where children feel a strong sense of belonging and where kindness, curiosity and aspiration are nurtured every day. We place great importance on ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and understood so that they can develop the confidence, character and knowledge they need to succeed. 

At Fairfield, we work in close partnership with our families and believe that strong relationships between home and school are key to children’s success. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where all children are supported to make progress, take pride in their achievements and develop a strong sense of responsibility for themselves and others. 

We are looking for a teaching assistant who shares these values and is passionate about helping every child to flourish both academically and personally. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is caring, patient and passionate about supporting children’s learning and development
• Believes in every child’s potential and is committed to helping all children make progress
• Is an inclusive practitioner who supports the needs of all learners
• Creates a positive, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and confident
• Encourages curiosity, independence and self-belief in children
• Works well as part of a team and builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is reflective, proactive and keen to develop their practice

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, supportive and caring school community
• Children who are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A strong sense of belonging and teamwork
• High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career
• The support and opportunities that come from being part of Spencer Academies Trust, whose shared values and commitment to excellence underpin everything we do

If you are someone who wants to make a real difference and be part of a school where kindness, inclusion and high expectations go hand in hand, we would love to hear from you.

You are very welcome to visit us to experience our school in action — please contact us to arrange an appointment at JBounds@fairfieldspencer.org.uk or phone 0115 9179266.

 Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date. 

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.