Upwell Academy are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for an immediate start to join its friendly team. You will work closely with teaching and support colleagues to ensure that the children within your class are given access to the highest quality of teaching and learning opportunities.

The role is for 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus training days. A total of 39 weeks per year.

This is a permanent position.

Salary - Grade D - £17,288 - £17,562 per annum pro rated 

Closing Date: Wednesday 08 January 2024 

Interview date: TBC  

If the above role is of interest please call our Academy office on 01945 773220 for more information or to arrange a tour.

If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.

Role Purpose

You will work closely with children to support their progress, you will be committed to ensuring that all children achieve their full potential. This role requires you to be passionate, calm, and an excellent communicator.

Skills & Experience

You will be qualified to Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE A-C or equivalent) and previous similar experience would be an advantage. Full training and support is provided.

Experience would be an advantage 

For full details of the duties and requirements of this role please review the job description and person specification.

Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description. 

Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.

EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.