Teaching Assistant

Are you enthusiastic, organised and welcoming?

Would you like to make a difference to children’s learning and well-being?

Do you…

• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.
• Support, nurture and understand with high expectations.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
• Strive to be driven and proactive.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Show willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
• Consider yourself to be IT literate.

If this is you, we would really welcome your application

In return you will receive:

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation.
• Continuous professional development, including the opportunity to undertake related qualifications.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role.

Details of the school can be found on the school website:

www.firthmoor.org.uk

There will be the opportunity to visit the school at 4pm on Tuesday 6th October (please contact the school office to book your place)

In return you will receive:

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
• Continuous professional development
• A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee welfare and benefits package including:

• 24-hour GP access
• Nurse support service
• Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Counselling Services
• Physiotherapy
• Financial wellbeing coaching
• Maternity and Paternity support
• Menopause support
• Access to useful wellbeing resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out

CLOSING DATE:

Applications must be received by: Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 12pm

Short Listing will take place on: Thursday 15th October 2026

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 20th October 2026

HOW TO APPLY:

Letters of application should be returned, along with a Northern Lights Learning Trust application form to Christine Samways (Office Manager) at: [email protected]

Applications will only be considered on receipt of an application form, CV’s and other forms of application will not be accepted. For further information, please contact the school office.

Pay: £22,637.08 per year

Work Location: In person