Overview
Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade G4 £25,183 - £27,269 - Pro-Rata to hours worked
Estimated Actual Salary: £10,244 - £11,093
Location: St James Academy
Start date: as soon as possible
Hours: 17.5 per week (8.45-12.15pm) plus overtime opportunities
St James Academy is a ‘good’ school (OFSTED 2024) where expectations for children’s academic achievement and behaviour are high.
We are proud to be part of the Lighthouse Multi-Academy Trust and our whole school community benefits greatly from working collaboratively with like-minded primary schools. The MAT also provides fantastic opportunities for the professional development of staff.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to work in a well-resourced, supportive school where the children are at the heart of all we do, then please apply.
Purpose of the job
* To work across KS1 and/or KS2 under the instruction and guidance of teaching/senior staff to implement learning activities with individuals/groups of children, in or out of the classroom.
* To support high quality teaching and learning through involvement in planning, preparation and assessment.
* To provide social and emotional support to individual/small groups of children.
Essentially, you will
* Have at least NVQ Level 3 in teaching assistance or equivalent.
* Have good, personal literacy/numeracy skills (GCSE English and mathematics or equivalent).
Desirable
* Have training in/experience of teaching Read, Write Inc (Phonics) to small groups of pupils.
* Application contact: Email recruitment@sj.lighthousefederation.com or contact the school office (01543 452158).
* Closing date: Monday 6th October 2025
* Interviews: Thursday 9th October 2025
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, keeping children safe in education and promoting British Values in school, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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, all schools are required to conduct an online search for any shortlisted candidates, as part of the safer recruitment process. The person carrying out these checks will not be involved in carrying out interviews or making recruitment decisions.
Please note that we will also begin to seek references if you are shortlisted for the role. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check along with relevant employment checks.
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