Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Beeston Primary Academy 27.5 hours per week Term time plus 1 week Salary - MRS Scale D Point 6-7 actual salary £16,540 - £16,830 - effective date 01/04/2026 (Full time annual salary £25,989 - £26,403 FTE) At Beeston Primary, you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a purposeful learning environment. We aim to provide happy and supportive surroundings for the children in our care and have in place a wide range of learning experiences to ensure the full growth and development of the child - physically, intellectually, socially and morally. We have a well-established proactive staff team that are committed to the education of the whole child. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and dynamic teaching assistant to work within our school. Your role will be to support all children in the setting and promote an inclusive ethos where all children have the opportunity to learn and reach their potential. You will be someone who: Has experience of working with children in a classroom setting Has experience of working with children with SEND Is passionate about working with children Is creative and can think on their feet Has excellent numeracy/literacy skills (GCSE C + (or equivalent) for maths and English) Works well as part of a team Has a clear understanding of safeguarding and keeping children safe in education. We can offer you: Dedicated and supportive colleagues Opportunities for professional development to train and upskill your knowledge Classes of creative and enthusiastic learners Visits are encouraged or for an informal discussion about the post please email office@bee.unity-ed.uk or phone on 01328 701267 Previous applicants need not re-apply. How to apply Click on the Apply Now button. You can save you application and return to it later. Please ensure you have completed your application before the end date. No CVs accepted - Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role. Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. ​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover t