Teaching Assistant

From the advert

Teaching Assistant

Grade3/4 Points 5-10

23.75 hours per week/ term time plus 2 days

8.15am - 1.15pm

Wallington Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated member of staff to support our children in key stage 2 in the role of Teaching Assistant, fixed term until the end of the academic year.

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a good understanding of current practice?
Are you an aspiring Teaching Assistant with relevant transferable skills?
Are you proactive and willing to go “above and beyond” to achieve the best outcomes for our children?

We are looking to appoint a motivated, flexible and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and collaboratively under the guidance of teaching staff, providing high-quality support to help improve outcomes for our pupils. Experience working with KS2 pupils, particularly in phonics and delivering interventions, would be desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established team and contribute to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning across our school.

We are a welcoming and inclusive two-form entry school, situated in the London Borough of Sutton. We are lucky to have a fantastic learning environment (you need to see it to believe it) - with plenty of space for outside learning, play and sports - and a committed, determined and supportive team of teachers, support staff and Governors, who have high expectations for the success of all children and the future of our school.

Wallington Primary Academy is part of Cirrus Primary Academy Trust, and has the commitment that it can and should be its own, unique setting. All schools within the Trust share a relentless focus on personalised planning and having the highest aspirations for what children can achieve. This core value of being child-centred is an intrinsic part of every school’s DNA, and is the minimum standard expected of all employees of the Trust.

We are proud to offer staff and pupil charters which demonstrate our commitment to protect, promote and enhance the opportunities available to everyone who is part of Cirrus.

Our commitment to professional development is ongoing and we offer a wide range of courses and learning opportunities as well as opportunities to network with experienced practitioners from across the Trust.

We strive to empower our pupils to be the best they can be by providing education that enables them to flourish and take pride in their achievements. Our class teachers are enthusiastic, highly skilled and motivated to create unique learning experiences for our pupils. We would love to hear from like minded individuals.

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and has a range of CPD offerings and other staff benefits which include:

- LGPS and TPS pension

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Cycle to work scheme

- Staff recognition awards

- Staff Charter

- Two week October half term

Please read our applicant pack for further details

Other Information

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location(s) provided and not from overseas.

For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.

Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.

Please note: Cirrus Primary Academy Trust may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.

Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.

Reasonable adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Team via [email protected]