All employees are expected to wholeheartedly commit to the Trust values and associated behaviours We care, We are brave, We leave no one behind and We celebrate individuality. Fierté Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant at Wilnecote Junior Academy. We are looking for inspiring, dedicated people who can work at our Academies in the following positions. Teaching Assistant - General Required to work 32.5 hours Monday-Friday (8:15am to 3.45pm, with 1 hour lunch) at Wilnecote Junior Academy to start 1 st September 2025. Actual salary £18,521 per annum. In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth. In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will: Support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience; be committed to providing learners with superb knowledge, skills and understanding through an irresistible learning adventure; have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every second of their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest possible standard; be committed to their own professional learning; be able to contribute and support the school's relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child; be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. How to apply Applicants should submit a completed application form to kwilliams@hiwj.fierte.org by the closing date. To find out more information about the position or to arrange a visit to Wilnecote Junior Academy please email Kelly Williams on the above email address. The application pack and full details of the role can be found below. Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted. Application timeline School Visits: Monday 19 th May at 10am Wednesday 21 st May 4.30pm Wednesday 4 th June 2.00pm Thursday 10 th June 4.00pm Closing date: Wednesday 11 th June 2025 at 12:00pm Shortlisting: Wednesday 11 th June 2025 in the afternoon Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified by Friday 13 th June 2025 Interview will take place on: Thursday 19 th June 2025 Safeguarding Statement Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, Heathfields Infant and Wilnecote Junior Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is 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 as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. A copy of Wilnecote Junior Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here Wilnecote Junior Academy Safeguarding Policy