Overview
Teaching Assistant role TV21225 at WMJobs. Location: St James Academy. Start date: as soon as possible. Hours: 17.5 per week (8.45am–12.15pm) with overtime opportunities. The school is part of The Lighthouse Multi-Academy Trust, a well-resourced and supportive environment with a focus on children’s academic achievement and behaviour.
Salary: Grade G4 £25,183 – £27,269 (pro-rata to hours worked). Estimated Actual Salary: £10,244 – £11,093.
Responsibilities
* Work across KS1 and/or KS2 under instruction and guidance of teaching/senior staff to implement learning activities with individuals or groups of children, in or out of the classroom.
* Support high-quality teaching and learning through involvement in planning, preparation and assessment.
* Provide social and emotional support to individual or small groups of children.
Requirements
* Essential: At least NVQ Level 3 in teaching assistance or equivalent; good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and mathematics or equivalent).
* Desirable: Training/experience in teaching Read, Write Inc (Phonics) to small groups of pupils.
Additional information
* Location: St James Academy
* Start date: as soon as possible
* Hours: 17.5 per week (8.45–12.15) with overtime opportunities
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Industries: Education and Training; Human Resources Services
Application process
* For more information and an application form, email recruitment@sj.lighthousefederation.com or contact the school office (01543 452158).
* Closing date: Monday 6 October 2025
* Interviews: Thursday 9 October 2025
About the employer
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to 2 satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and proof of the Right to Work in the UK. From September 2022, online checks are conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of safer recruitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and relevant employment checks.
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