Teaching Assistant

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team in upper key stage 2 at Lower Farm Academy. You need to be committed to providing children with exceptional learning opportunities in a fun and caring environment, committed to teamwork, have a can‑do attitude with a good sense of humor and be prepared to go that extra mile.

Providing class support, you should be experienced in working with children in key stage 2 and adapting and extending learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Working with the class teacher, you will be responsible for providing excellent learning opportunities for all which may require structured small group or 1:1 activities to ensure the curriculum is accessed by all.

You should have experience of delivering whole class learning and an ability to bring learning to life so that children have practical hands‑on learning experiences that foster a real love of learning.

• Highly motivated
• Consistently high expectations
• Experience of working with children in key stage 2
• Nurtures a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning in all pupils
• Committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all
• Committed member of the school team
• High levels of organisation, proactivity and positivity
• Passion for driving up standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
• Able to demonstrate good behaviour management

• Generous annual leave and a healthy work‑life balance
• Professional development:
  Access to diverse CPD and training opportunities
• Flexible and family‑friendly working arrangements, including part‑time, term‑time, home working and other options tailored to the employee and the Trust
• Exclusive discounts such as Blue Light Card offers and employee perks
• Well‑being support:
  Comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for you and your family