Teaching Assistant 2 / 3
Ref: SCH-SLAT-0057 5 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.25 Weeks per Year: 38.000 Pay Grade: Grade 4The Role
We are seeking a skilled and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team!
The successful candidate will support teaching and learning both in and out of the classroom, working with individuals and small groups to promote inclusion, independence, and positive outcomes.
Responsibilities include supporting behaviour and emotional well-being, delivering targeted interventions, assisting with life skills and helping to prepare resources and maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.
This role is to work 32.25 hours per week, with 22.25 of these being paid at TA2 and 10 hours undertaking PPA cover, paid at TA3.
About Us
We are a Church school academy with a warm and welcoming ethos. Our committed and supportive team works together to give every pupil the very best experiences and to help them shine.
The Ideal Candidate will be:
- Committed team players
- Passionate about inclusion and supporting all pupils
- Able to demonstrate patience, empathy, and resilience
- Reliable and professional in all aspects of school life
Why Join Us?
We offer:
Competitive salaries
Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave and bank holiday entitlement
A modern working environment with excellent technology access
Family-friendly policies supporting fostering, adoption, and caring responsibilities
Our Values and Culture
We stay true to our values:
Equality of opportunity – so everyone can enjoy a high quality of life
Striving for excellence – upholding high standards
Using our resources wisely and with integrity
Promoting self-responsibility – enabling people to have choice and control over their lives
For more information about the role email hr@slatrust.co.uk To apply for the post please CLICK HERE
Closing date: 8th September 2025
Interview date: 15th September 2025
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Good qualifications in both English and Maths | C/4 |
Essential
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| TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience |
Essential
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| Level 3 qualification in relevant discipline such as Health and Social Care, Childcare and Education, etc |
Desirable
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| Counselling/mental health/behaviour improvement qualification |
Desirable
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Skills
| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| Ability to work in a team and on own initiative |
Essential
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| Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information with discretion |
Essential
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| Leadership | |
| Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people |
Essential
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| Focused on standards and positive outcomes |
Essential
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Effective interpersonal and communication skills |
Essential
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Committed |
Essential
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| Dedicated |
Essential
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| Integrity |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
The St Lawrence Academies Trust is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people to live and learn. To achieve this, it is important that there are processes in place to identify, deter, and reject unsuitable people from working with children and young people. Safer recruitment involves a range of checks that enable the Trust to make informed recruitment decisions on whether a potential employee is suitable to work in a post involving contact with children.
Recruitment decisions will be based on consideration of all aspects of the recruitment process, including pre-employment checks, taking account of any gaps in the context of the information that is available, and a full risk assessment if necessary.
Westwoodside CofE Academy
Nethergate
Westwoodside
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN9 2DR
Aaron Rush
headteacher@wws.academy