We are looking for a caring , enthusiastic, energetic, resilient person with a good sense of humour, who would love to join our team of dedicated staff as a Teaching Assistant/One to One support.  The post involves supporting pupils' learning and emotional needs within the school. The successful candidate will be able to work under the class teacher's direction as well as independently either as 1:1 support, in class or with small groups.

Mount Pleasant Lane is part of the Spiral Partnership Trust which actively promotes a culture of high rewards, high standards and high expectations for all. We are a lively and inclusive  school with a dedicated, supportive and hardworking team. Our committed team create a positive and exciting learning environment for our children. We are a happy and ambitious school with learning for all at our core.

We support our children to develop a deep love of learning and achieve the very best outcomes from their own unique starting points.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping children  who require additional support across the curriculum . Candidates will need to have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade C /4 or above.

The role is  32.5 hours per week,  term time (38 weeks) plus five inset days and a minimum of 2 days to be worked during the school holidays (pro-rata). 

As an Academy, we are able to offer generous new terms and conditions of employment to our support staff. This includes flexible leave options and excellent CPD opportunities. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and reflect that in the way we reward and invest in our staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Applications may be considered while the post is being advertised.

We currently have 2 vacancies, one of which is permanent and one of which is fixed term until July 2026