TEACHING ASSISTANT
START DATE: OCTOBER 2025
PART TIME
PERMANENT
Willoughby Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate should have previous experience in supporting children with additional educational needs.
This vacancy would suit individuals who are passionate about working with children, supporting them to develop from both an academic and social perspective. The successful candidates should have previous experience in supporting children with additional educational needs. English and Maths GCSE grade A-C or equivalent is essential for this position.
Willoughby Academy is an all needs, through Academy (2 – 19) for students with moderate, severe, profound and complex needs. We offer a supportive learning environment with excellent facilities. Enthusiasm combined with energy and perseverance are a prerequisite; as is the desire to be involved in all aspects of the development of an outstanding Special Academy. All Willoughby staff are dedicated and committed to delivering the best educational opportunities and outcomes for all our pupils.
Willoughby Academy is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our pupils and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.
Typical working hours would be 8:30 to 16:30 on a Monday and 8:30 to 15:15 on a Tuesday to Friday.
The job description and person specification can be found on the Trust website.
Please visit the Trust website and select Apply online to begin your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,185.00 per year
Expected hours: 32.5 per week
Work Location: In person