Teaching Assistant

The Hill Primary has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join their team! We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to work within our school to support children in achieving their very best. 

Under the direct instruction of the class teacher and senior leadership team, your role would predominantly 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 as to the needs of the pupils you would be supporting. You would also provide general support in a specific curricula/resource area, including preparation, and maintenance of resources and support to staff and pupils. 

This role can either be full time 32.5 or part time of 2 or 2.5 days based  on the successful applicant.

Our ideal candidate has:

• A drive to make a real difference to children's lives
• Recent, relevant and successful experience in a primary school setting
• An interest in fostering an inclusive ethos in your work 
• A wish to work in an energetic and passionate team. 

In this role you will:

• Ensure pupil’s needs are catered for in lessons
• Contribute to our vision and values, and support the school community
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.

About Us 

THPA is a school at the heart of its community. It has moved from strength to strength over recent years, gaining valued parental partnerships to best support its pupils. The senior leadership team are driven and passionate about school improvement and empowering the children. All staff work together as a team with the aim to ensure that the pupils at the school leave with having experienced more than just the national curriculum and to instil a love of learning that will last a life time.   

The school is located within good communal distances from Wakefield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley with good access to the A1 and other major roads. There is also a local train station within walking distance of the school.  

Astrea Academy Trust are 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. 

In return, we can offer you: 

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement 
• Access to the 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. 

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 to apply. 

We are happy to arrange a visit to the school and would strongly encourage people to come and meet us before applying. Please telephone the school office on 01709892145 to book an appointment. To find out more about the school, please also look at the information on our school website: https://www.astreathehill.org/

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.