Teaching Assistant

Castle Academy  has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant  to join their team on a fixed-term basis. We are looking for someone who is caring and patient and who is committed to their own development, and to the view that children deserve a fantastic school experience. 

The Role 

As a teaching assistant you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff or appropriate Teaching Staff. To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. ​

You will also provide general support in a specific curricula/resource area, including preparation, and maintenance of resources and support to staff and pupils.

Our Ideal Candidate will: 

• Have experience of working with children. 
• Have experience of working with children of different ages (3 to 11 desirable) 
• Have up to date knowledge of good practice in Primary Education 
• Have an understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice. 

In return, we can offer you: 

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement 
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working opportunities from your first day 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 
• Continued professional development and training opportunities 
• Free on-site parking. 

Astrea Academy Trust is fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils. 

Interested in applying? 

If this is something you’re interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role before applying. 

If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview. 

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.