Teaching Assistant

“Working Together for Excellence”

Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy is a values-driven school with the values of respect, kindness, teamwork, inclusivity, aspiration and achievement underpinning everything we do. We believe that children learn best when they are happy, well cared for and secure in themselves. We work hard to build supportive relationships between all the adults and children to make sure that everybody enjoys their time in the school. We expect all members of our school community to take age appropriate responsibility for their own actions and learning. We have high expectations of everybody and provide the children with a wide range of challenging and engaging opportunities so that they can achieve at a high level. 

We are looking to appoint a new colleague to join our team, as a Teaching Assistant.    Supporting the class teacher to prepare and deliver a wide range of learning activities, you will help create vibrant, safe and fun environments, which encourage natural curiosity and interest.  You will inspire pupils to become both independent learners, and to support and learn from each other.   Activities may include supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis.  Our Teaching Assistants are also Lunchtime Supervisors, providing an outstanding play experience for the children.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• An enthusiastic and caring team player,
• Able to see the best in every child and have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour;
• Passionate about all children thriving at school
• Able to engage and support children with different learning and behavioural needs
• Able to form positive relationships with children and their families
• Trained at least to NVQ2 standard with at least grade C GSCE English and Maths
• An excellent communicator, who is able to talk to children clearly and calmly

The school is part of the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust. Each academy has a unique identity, but a shared belief of creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued and proud to be part of the Trust. 

We value and develop our staff, and have a fantastic track record of supporting TAs into teaching.   We will provide you with the training you require for the role and will support wider opportunities for growth.  You will be eligible to join the local government pension scheme and have access to benefits such as a discount card off a wide range of outlets.

Application Process

For details on how to apply and an Application Form please download the forms on the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy website job vacancies page https://www.unicat.org.uk/ and sending it to the school by e-mail to Lesley.Steele@weyford.org  or post to the school.

We welcome visits to the school or conversations with our Head Teacher, Chris James. Please email Lesley.Steele@weyford.org to arrange a visit or a call to discuss the position in more detail.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.