Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time, Mon - Fri 8.30am-4.00pm Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: 1st September 2025 Salary: £23,029 - £25,516 per annum Acacias School is well known for its supportive staff team and high standards, benefiting both our colleagues and pupils. Our school has a strong track record of helping teaching assistants (TAs) advance to professional careers, such as teaching and educational psychology. We are currently seeking outstanding teaching assistants to join our dedicated team. This role is ideal for individuals with an education-related degree or existing TA experience. The position is based in Lower Key Stage Two but the successful candidate may be required to work in other Key Stages if needed. The role will offer short term cover for teacher absence or PPA as well as delivering high quality interventions. About the Candidate Requirements: Experience working with children A degree or a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) Excellent numeracy and literacy skills Strong communication abilities and interpersonal skills Ability to teach a whole class About Us What We Offer: Friendly, motivated, and caring children eager to learn A passionate and dedicated staff team A leadership team focused on continuous school improvement A commitment to your ongoing professional development Join Acacias School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth. To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected] If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation