Hours of work:                 32.5hours per week for 39 weeks per year

We are looking for Teaching Assistants or Graduates wishing to pursue a career in teaching, to work alongside the classroom teachers in delivering the best possible outcomes for our children and community. 

The ideal applicants will need a relevant teaching qualification or relevant experience of working with young children. We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking, creative practitioners, able to motivate pupils. Suitable candidates will be confident in the classroom and have a good understanding of the core principles of education and care. They will also be confident when working in a team to support children with additional needs. 

The successful candidates will join our Weston Mill team, joining our classes across the school to support children with their education. It is essential that all candidates have a good understanding of how children learn and how you as a practitioner can support them in this.

Applicants must have Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE, a good level of spoken English, be a good team member and be able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children. As a school on an improvement journey, we are able to provide you with future opportunities to develop further.

In addition, we are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking, creative practitioners, able to motivate pupils.

The successful candidate will:

 - be an excellent practitioner 

·        - it would be advantageous to have experience or a good working knowledge of at least one of the following age groups: Early Years, KS1 or KS2

·        - have the skills and sensitivity to deal with all members of our community and multi-agency partners

·        - be enthusiastic, driven and committed to ensuring the school's future success

·        - be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team

·        - be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others

·        - be successful in creating relationships with children, staff and families

·        - be a keen contributor to the wider school and community

Please note that GCSE English and Maths A* - C (or equivalent) is required for this role and certificates will need to be produced at interview. This is a fixed term contract in the first instance until July 2026.

We will be completing interviews as and when applications are received for successful candidates so various dates will be offered to candidates upon successful completion. 

Discovery Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references and online checks will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted.