Teaching AssistantSEN

SEN Teaching Assistant

West End Academy · Pontefract · Wakefield

Job description

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teaching Assistant.

Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Teaching Assistant to West End Academy, a one-form entry primary school, located in Hemsworth.

West End Academy is a smaller than average primary school and joined Waterton Academy Trust in July 2018. The Trust consists of 16 primary phase schools, 4 Assessment Resource Provisions and 4 pre-schools in the Wakefield and Barnsley area. As part of this Trust both staff and children enjoy varied opportunities for collaboration in all areas of the curriculum.

The school is committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that all children enjoy learning, make outstanding progress and reach their potential. By offering a rich and diverse curriculum, the academy is constantly striving to provide high-quality learning opportunities which engage, challenge and inspire all our pupils. Inspected by OFSTED in November 2024, West End Academy is a good school with outstanding behaviour and leadership and management.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Warm Regards,

Chris Johnson

Headteacher

Benefits

Grade 4 SCP 4-5 £15,862-£16,114 (FTE £25,583-£25,989)

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About this school

West End Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated

Pupils: 189
Avg teacher salary: £48,125
Pupil:teacher ratio: 23:1
Academy trust: WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.