Teaching Assistant

Salary: £16,354 (FTE £25,583)

Contract:  Permanent, Hours: 27.5 hours

‍Start Date: As soon as possible            

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, experienced, and enthusiastic teaching assistant to provide general classroom support as part of our happy, committed team.

The successful candidate will have experience working in primary school settings and the required qualifications, together with excellent communication skills and an ability to support all children’s learning.

The successful candidate will:

•  Have experience of working with primary-aged children, including in EYFS 
• Be flexible and confident supporting children on a 1:1 basis
• Show enthusiasm for helping children develop their communication and language skills 
• Demonstrate a nurturing and supportive attitude 
• Be a strong team player with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues 
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice 
• Be willing to carry out some MTA duties

We can offer you:  

• A highly supportive school invested in your growth and professional development. 
• A Trust culture that promotes diversity, equality and social justice. 
• A supportive approach for all staff and an innovative approach to appraisal. 
• Comprehensive induction and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.
• An opportunity to be part of a forward focussed and growing Trust,author of the UK’s first ocean conservation curriculum with 8 European Blue Schools and national winner of the Community Impact of the year Trust award 2023!

To apply, please complete an online application form on our website: Vacancy Support • Connect Academy Trust

Application closing date: Tuesday 6^th January 2026

Interviews:Wednesday 14^th January 2026

Connect is fully committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An on-line check of publicly available information will be completed to assess the successful candidate’s suitability to work with children.

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