Classroom Support Professional

Bengeworth CE Academy

TA2 Classroom Support Professional (Teaching Assistant)
Part time, temporary to July 2026 (to fill a maternity cover secondment)

31.25 hours per week – term time only plus Inset Days
8.30am to 3.15pm – Monday to Friday (30-minute lunch break)
Scale TA2 pt 5 – 6 (£18,560 - £18,855 per annum – pay award pending)
Required to start November 2026

You are invited to join this highly successful Multi Academy Trust where we are committed to giving the best to both our pupils and our staff team. The current vacancy is at Bengeworth CE Academy, which is a 3-form entry forward-thinking school with happy children, a strong teaching and support team and excellent facilities.

We are seeking to appoint a caring and kind support professional to join our team, supporting our enthusiastic, confident children to achieve their potential through our creative and exciting curriculum. The right candidate s should have:

• a good level of literacy and numeracy skills (including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / 4 or above)
• a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities to supporting children’s learning
• an ability to work both independently and effectively within a team
• a drive to enable all children to learn and flourish
• a commitment to support the school’s ethos, Christian values and high expectations for all.

In return, we offer our support professionals:

• a collaborative, supportive and committed staff team
• excellent CPD opportunities to support career pathways and aspirations
• fortnightly non-contact CPD sessions
• dedicated PPA time within the school day
• a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including a midday meal with our delightful children.

We welcome applications from both experienced support professionals and those looking to start their career in education. Applicants should use the supporting statement on the application form to demonstrate how their skills match the Job Description and Person Specification, in addition to what they are able to bring to the role.

New Education Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online check, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing Date: 12pm Wednesday 14th October 2026
Interviews: Monday 19th October 2026