Dove CE Academy Teaching Assistant Roots to grow, Wings to fly. Full time Grade 2 1:1 Support 22hrs Temporary, Term Time only plus INSET days. Start Date: 1 st September 2025 Salary (pro rata) £24027 (actual) £12406 Fixed term until 17.7.2026 based on funding in the first instance with the possibility of a permanent contract. Also possibility of extra hours throughout the school year. Dove CE Academy is a Church of England Academy and part of the Staffordshire University Academies Trust. Our motto, ‘Roots to Grow, Wings to Fly’ reflects our intention to promote and provide a learning environment where all children succeed and flourish. Our Ofsted in March 2024, stated we are a small school with a big heart that has a family feel. The children are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to develop into lifelong learners and community builders. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Dove CE Academy. The ideal candidate will support classroom inclusion for a child with an EHCP, facilitate learning in groups across school and contribute to the wider ethos of our school. We are looking for someone who: *Has energy, passion and creativity to enable children to achieve their full potential. *Can engage and inspire children in their learning journey. *A positive and forward-thinking approach to school life and the ability to work in a team. *High expectations of themselves and others. *Will assist teachers in classroom management. *Use of initiative and can work independently as well as under the direction of the class teacher. *Will support children in their academic, social and emotional needs as well as personal care. *A willingness to uphold our Christian values. *Have experience of working with children with SEND. * The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential. In return, we can offer a friendly school with a family feel. We have a dedicated, supportive Local Academy Council and a hardworking team of dedicated staff. Dove CE Academy has strong links with parents and the wider community including the local church. A friendly and welcoming school community, with well-behaved and enthusiastic children A hardworking team of professional and dedicated staff Strong links with parents and the wider community, including the church A commitment to your professional development Supportive parents and Governors Ongoing CPD Closing Date for applications: Monday 14 th July @ 12pm Applications to be e-mailed to office@dove.staffs.sch.uk We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with drive and passion for working with children. Further information can be found via email to the school office. If you want to find out more about our school, please visit our website: https://www.dove.staffs.sch.uk/ All applications should be returned directly to the school, please include a supporting letter of application of no more than 1 page of A4. Additional Information This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for the role if you have been barred for engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All vacancies are subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Please note: CV’s are not accepted. Only fully completed application forms are to be submitted for shortlisting