Teaching Assistant

Waverley Academy has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our committed and supportive team. We are looking for a talented, knowledgeable professional with high aspirations for all of our children. 

Our ideal candidate will: 

• Have recent, relevant and successful experience in a primary school setting - ideally across Early Years
• Build and maintain successful working relationships with pupils 
• Support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs 
• Want to make a real difference
• Utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals. 

About Us

At Waverley Academy, children are at the heart of everything. Pupils are taught academic knowledge and skills as well as developing the whole child, in order to prepare pupils for their next stage of education and to enable them to lead active and happy lives. Our core values of Tenacity, Scholarship, Curiosity, Empathy and Happiness run through all parts of school life. 

Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being a 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:

• A calm, happy and hardworking atmosphere 
• A strong commitment to all pupils achieving their full potential, regardless of their starting points
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and our Employee Assistance Programme
• A talented, energetic and passionate team 
• Continued professional development and training opportunities.

Interested in applying?

Please see the attached Applicant Brief for more information, and don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit to the school or to find out more - admin@astreawaverley.org 

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.

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. 

We reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window should suitable applicants be identified.