Teaching Assistant

Fixed-Term Contract until August 2027 (with the potential to become permanent)! We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive secondary school team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside teachers and support staff to help students achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. The successful candidate will provide classroom support, assist with the delivery of learning activities, and work with individual students or small groups to promote engagement and progress. Key Responsibilities: Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects. Work with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Assist teachers in preparing learning resources and classroom activities. Promote positive behaviour and inclusion within the classroom. Support students with additional learning needs where required. Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Our ethos is ‘Aspiring and Achieving Together’. Whilst we are committed to ensuring that every student makes excellent progress, this concept stretches well beyond academic performance. We firmly believe that every aspect of school should equip learners to be successful in all areas of their lives, both now and for their future. Indeed, every single decision or action taken improves the life chances of all our learners. This is underpinned by ensuring The Westleigh school is a safe, nurturing and happy environment: put simply, The Westleigh School is a great place to learn and a great place to work. Uniting with The Shaw Education Trust brings with it new opportunities and a wealth of resources to supplement our mission to improve outcomes for all our students. Colleagues will have access to a large range of well-established training opportunities, such as a fully funded L5 Instructional Coaching qualification or Accelerated Leadership training, for those aspiring to Middle Leadership. Outstanding teachers will also achieve Trust Professional Advocate designation, which provides exciting opportunities to support colleagues within both The Westleigh School and across other SET schools to share best practice. With this brings the opportunity to engage in the cross-trust peer review and Trust CPD programme. All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position. At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power

to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in

the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly

meaningful. Our values — opportunity, integrity, community, and equity — guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every schoo