Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 2) - Anker Valley Primary Academy

Fierté Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant at Anker Valley Primary Academy.

Anker Valley Primary Academy is a vibrant and nurturing setting that offers excellent facilities alongside a highly cohesive, mutually supportive team. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities.

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:

• support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience;
• be committed to providing learners with excellent support to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding;
• have high aspirations for every child and strive to ensure that every moment of their learning journey is purposeful, engaging and of the highest standard;
• demonstrate strong skills and experience in supporting Key Stage 2 pupils, including a secure understanding of KS2 curriculum expectations and the ability to effectively support children in preparation for SATs;
• be confident in delivering targeted interventions, providing in-class support, and helping pupils to develop confidence and independence in reading, writing and mathematics;
• be committed to their own professional learning;
• contribute to the school’s relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child
• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a completed application form to hr@fierte.org by the closing date. To find out more information about the role email office@AnkerValley.org

The application pack and full details of the role can be found on our website Fierté Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies (fierte.org).

Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted.

Application timeline

Closing date:               Thursday 2nd July 2026

Shortlisting:                Thursday 2nd July 2026

Interviews:                  Wednesday 8th July 2026

Please note if you have not received communication from the school inviting you for an interview within ten working days of the closing date of the post, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in the school and encourage you to apply for suitable vacancies in the future.

Safeguarding Statement

Fierté Multi-Academy Trust and Anker Valley Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

A copy of Anker Valley Primary Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here Safeguarding Policy