SCHOOL

Teaching Assistant

Westvale Park Primary Academy · Horley

Job description

Westvale Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant on a permanent, term-time only basis (8.15am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting our pupils to thrive, working alongside teachers to create a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child can succeed.

We would love to hear from you if:

  • you are genuinely passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing
  • you are able to build positive, caring relationships and communicate with warmth and confidence
  • you enjoy working as part of a friendly, supportive team
  • you are patient, adaptable and bring a calm, positive approach to every day

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  • A supportive team who place our values of Family, Curiosity, Gratitude, Responsibility, Diversity, and Excellence at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  • Fringe allowance
  • Two week half term
  • A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
  • Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on westvalepark@westvaleppa.org.uk or 01293 365019.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

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