Teaching Assistant

West Row Academy

Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent, Part Time, 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Salary: NJC Grade 2, SP 3-4. (FTE: £24,795-£25,185 / Actual: £18,414 – £18,704)

Start Date: As Soon As Possible.

Team West Row are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate teaching assistant to join our strong and supportive team.

This role will focus on working within our specialist provision hub, supporting pupils with high needs, particularly in the area of communication. You will be part of a nurturing environment where teamwork is key, and where every child is supported to thrive both academically and socially.

We are committed to working closely with families and the local community to ensure the best outcomes for our children.

Our school offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a dedicated staff team who support one another and share a clear vision for school development. As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, you will also benefit from opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust and access a wide range of professional development.

Closing Date: 9:00am, 24.04.2026

Interviews: TBC.

Please use the following link to apply https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/307798EPM

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide