Teaching Assistant

West Row

Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term (17.07.2026), 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Salary: NJC Grade 2, SP 3-4 (FTE £24,796 – £25,185 / Actual £18,211 – £18,497 per annum)

Start Date: ASAP.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives?
Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment where every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team at West Row Academy.

At West Row, our values are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re supporting learning in our mainstream classrooms or working within our specialist provision, you’ll be part of a team that believes in every child’s potential.

If you share our commitment to inclusion, ambition, and respect, and you’re ready to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• A warm, welcoming school environment with a strong sense of community.
• A dedicated, supportive staff team working together to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Opportunities to collaborate and access professional development through the Unity Schools Partnership.

This role focuses on supporting pupils with high needs, particularly in communication, maths, reading, and writing. You’ll help create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.

Our Commitment

West Row Academy works closely with families and the local community to develop children’s academic and social skills. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS and all relevant checks will be required.

Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Headteacher Elisabeth Close via the school office: office@westrow-academy.org or telephone: 01638 715680.

Closing Date: 06.02.2026

Interviews: 11.02.2026

Please use the following link to apply https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/298828EPM

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.  Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.