Teaching Assistant

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSITION FOR ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY.

We have an opportunity for you to be part of an amazing team and school, working within our Teaching Assistant Team. If you are passionate about working with children and want to make a real difference to their learning at this crucial time in their education – this job is for you. This role is split between Westwood and Grove Primary School.

Job title: Teaching Assistant EYFS

Location: Westwood Primary School and Grove Primary School

Contract: Fixed-Term until 31st August 2026, 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary:ALT Grade D 8-11 – £17,371.88-£17,785.03 – Annually, Actual

Closing Date:24th April 2025 (midday)

About Us

Grove Primary School and Westwood Primary School work alongside each other in partnership. Both schools have strong leadership including the senior team and the middle leaders. Both school’s share the same ethos of nurture, care and support whilst ensuring the best learning opportunities for all members of the community.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is enthusiastic, warm and kind
• Highly reliable
• Positive, caring and sensitive
• An excellent team player with the ability to use their own initiative
• Aware of the importance of promoting a happy, healthy and active lifestyle.

Why Join Us?

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• LGPS pension scheme
• Extensive support and development opportunities

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Lauraine Barnes (Head of School at Westwood), lbarnes@westwoodprimary.org or Rachel Kounnas (Head of School at Grove) – r.kounnas@groveprimaryschool.org.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.